Diesel Mechanic

Gordon Food Service; Florida; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable benefits plans start day1

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Store discount

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing & 401(k)

Internal career progression

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Fleet Diesel Mechanic at the Plant City, FL distribution center. The role covers inspecting, repairing, and maintaining heavy tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, and converter dollies to keep our fleet safe and reliable.

The position supports an apprentice-to-master career path with clear progression opportunities. Work Sundays through Wednesdays, 5:30 PM–4:00 AM, with pay tied to experience and multiple incentives.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain heavy tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, and converter dollies to ensure peak safety and reliability.
• Operate and troubleshoot fleet equipment on the night schedule (Sun–Wed, 5:30 PM–4:00 AM).
• Progress through Apprentice, Skilled, Certified, and Master levels based onexperience and performance.

Job description

Fleet Diesel Mechanic (Apprentice to Master Level)

Distribution Center Address:

1410 Gordon Food Service Dr, Plant City FL.

Work Schedule:

• Sunday through Wednesday.
• 5:30 PM – 4:00 AM.

Pay

Our apprentice, skilled, certified, and master technicians are paid based on experience.

• Minimum pay starts $24.00+/hour.
• Plus a potential $3.18/hour incentive.
• Additional $1.00/hour shift differential for both 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Additional $0.65/hour CDL A bonus.
• Annual $1,000 tool allowance and $150 boot allowance.
• Quarterly safety bonus.

Total Rewards at GFS:

• Affordable benefits plans start day one!
• Weekly pay.
• $500 Wellness reimbursement.
• 10% Store Discount.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match.
• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers, and our fleet and garage teams are vital to keeping our supply chain moving safely. As a Fleet Maintenance Technician, you will inspect, repair, and maintain heavy tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, and converter dollies to ensure our rolling stock operates at peak safety and reliability. Whether you are launching your fleet career at the Apprentice level or bringing advanced mechanical expertise, we provide clear progression paths through Skilled, Certified, and Master levels.