Diesel Mechanic A

Performance Foodservice; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food distribution company as a Diesel Mechanic A, responsible for maintaining and repairing fleet diesel equipment. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $25/hour along with comprehensive benefits from day one, including health and wellness plans. Take advantage of growth opportunities in a safe and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Free Uniforms

Safety Boot Allowance

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of proven vehicle repair experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in heavy-duty diesel engine overhauls.
• Experience with PM's, tire & wheel, and air brakes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Completes overhauls and preventative maintenance checks.
• Inspects and documents repairs and maintenance work.

Skills

Medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair

Diagnosing computerized diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Refrigeration maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

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• $25.00 per hour or more depending on experience
• Monday - Friday 1st shift hours (start time 8am) with weekend rotational on call hours - cell phone provided
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment! Free Uniforms and Safety Boot Allowance
  
  

Job Details:

• $25.00 per hour or more depending on experience
• Monday - Friday 1st shift hours (start time 8am) with weekend rotational on call hours - cell phone provided
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment! Free Uniforms and Safety 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 Purpose:

We value the safety of our associates! The Diesel Technician - Class A keeps our associates safe by repairing, maintaining, and overhauling all company fleet diesel equipment to ensure a safe operation for associates’ usage and ensure compliance standards are met.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Diesel Technician – Class A diagnoses and repairs medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, convertor dollies and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Completes overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmission.
• Completes and performs preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units). Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
• Inspects 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.
• Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as “roadworthy”.
• Completes thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers.
• Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating conditions.
• Performs 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.
• Trains/provides guidance to other Mechanics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED Or Equivalent

5 - 7 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 refrigeration &/or overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmissions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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