Diesel Mechanic

Performance Foodservice; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Tool Allowance

Quarterly Safety Incentive

Free Uniforms and Boot Allowance

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The role ensures regulatory compliance and accurate work-order documentation, with on-road call responsibilities as needed.

Applicants should have 2+ years of repair experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and familiarity with diesel equipment, brakes, electrical systems, and A/C refrigeration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of repair experience preferred.
• Experience repairing medium to heavy-duty fleet equipment; PMs, brakes, electricals and A/C refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment including tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units.
• Identify root causes and perform repairs; document work orders in the EAM system.
• Ensure licensing and registration are current to keep equipment roadworthy.
• Inspect brake systems, steering, wheel bearings, and related components.
• Change oil, check batteries, and lubricate machinery with hand and power tools.
• Carry out road call services as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medium- to heavy-duty vehicle repair

Preventative maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Diesel engine knowledge

Roadside/On-call service

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Onboard computer installation

Job description

Job Description

• 4 Day Work Week! (Sunday – Tuesday 5:30am – 5:30pm and Wednesday 5:30am - 11:30am)
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Tool Allowance, Quarterly Safety Incentive, Free Uniforms and Boot Allowance

Position Details

• $31.78 - $41.33 per hour depending on experience
• 4 Day Work Week! (Sunday – Tuesday 5:30am – 5:30pm and Wednesday 5:30am - 11:30am)
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Tool Allowance, Quarterly Safety Incentive, Free Uniforms and Boot Allowance

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

Perform preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter dolly under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicates and interacts with co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and to keep current on Work Orders for all repairs and parts used daily. The position will be required to perform road call services as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete and perform preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units) as well as identifying root causes of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as "roadworthy".
• Complete thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition which may require replacement of parts.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery requiring the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

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

Compensation

$31.78 - $41.33 per hour depending on experience