Diesel Fleet Technician: PM & On-Call Diagnostics

Performance Food Group (New); Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1 of Employment

Free Uniforms

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a fleet maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers, ensuring roadworthiness and up-to-date documentation. The role includes road call support and strict adherence to safety standards.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 11:00am–7:00pm, with occasional Saturdays. Compensation starts at $35 per hour or more, based on experience, plus benefits from Day 1 and uniforms and safety boot allowance.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• Required Experience: 2+ years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM's, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in A/C refrigeration

Responsibilities

• Complete and perform preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment.
• Identify root causes of basic failures and perform repairs as required.
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to roadworthy status; document work orders daily.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts for safe operation; replace parts if needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and use hand tools and power tools; assist with road call services as needed.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

A/C refrigeration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Onboard diagnostics

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking a fleet maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers, ensuring roadworthiness and up-to-date documentation. The role includes road call support and strict adherence to safety standards.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 11:00am–7:00pm, with occasional Saturdays. Compensation starts at $35 per hour or more, based on experience, plus benefits from Day 1 and uniforms and safety boot allowance.