Diesel Mechanic Reefer Technician

Performance Food Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking a Diesel Technician - Class A in Houston, Texas. This role involves repairing and maintaining diesel equipment, ensuring safe operations for associates. The position offers competitive pay with extensive benefits from Day 1, and opportunities for professional growth within a safe and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Diesel Mechanic Certification preferred.
• Experience with medium to heavy-duty trucks required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections.
• Train and guide other Mechanics.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diesel Mechanic Certification

Tools

Pneumatic Wrenches

Welding Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

• 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.

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Diesel Mechanic Technician • Houston, Texas (TX)