Diesel Mechanic

Performance Foodservice; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Annual tool allowance $1,000

Safety boot allowance

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Fleet Technician to diagnose and repair medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspect critical systems, and ensure roadworthiness while logging all work in our maintenance system.

The role requires 5+ years of industry experience, night shifts Monday through Thursday, and a comprehensive benefits package starting day one including health and wellness benefits, and sign-on bonuses where applicable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM's, diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in A/C refrigeration and related systems.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment and inspect critical systems.
• Inspect brakes, steering, wheel bearings and replace parts as needed.
• Ensure roadworthiness with licensing and registration checks.
• Document work orders and maintenance activities in the system.
• Install, replace and repair onboard computers; perform road calls when needed.

Skills

Diagnosing faults

Repairing heavy-duty vehicles

Preventative maintenance

Training others

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Job Description

• Hourly pay up to $36.00 per hour, based on experience (Additional pay offered to applicants that hold a CDL license)
• 5 Years of Industry Experience required
• Sign On Bonus up to $10,000 (Terms Apply), $1000 Annual Tool Allowance, Annual Safety Boot Allowance and Benefits Day 1 of Employment!

Position Details

• Hourly pay up to $36.00 per hour, based on experience (Additional pay offered to applicants that hold a CDL license)
• 5 Years of Industry Experience required
• Monday - Thursday, 8:00pm-6:30am - NO Weekends!
• Sign On Bonus up to $10,000 (Terms Apply), $1000 Annual Tool Allowance, Annual Safety Boot Allowance and Benefits Day 1 of Employment!

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 Purpose

Responsible for diagnosing and repairing medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter dolly and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicates and interacts with co-workers. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and keeping the 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 cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• 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
• 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
• Use 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
• 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
• Train other employees
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Required Experience: 5 - 7 Years

5+ 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 a minimum of 2 years’ experience in A/C refrigeration.

Compensation

Hourly pay up to $36.00 per hour, based on experience