Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Free uniforms

Boot allowance

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and related equipment under limited supervision. You will ensure compliance with regulations and document work orders, with potential road call work.

Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 5:00pm–3:30am. Benefits from Day 1 include health, uniforms, and boot allowance. Requires HS diploma and 5–7 years of vehicle repair experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair experience.
• Experience with PMs, brakes, electrical diagnostics and A/C systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair fleet tractors, trailers and refrigeration units.
• Inspect brakes, steering, wheel bearings and critical components.
• Maintain licensing/registration and roadworthy status.
• Document and close work orders; perform road calls when needed.
• Train other employees and perform related duties.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

A/C refrigeration

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Job description

Job Description

Position Details

• Up to $30.00 per hour depending on experience


• Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm - 3:30am


• Benefits Day 1 of Employment! 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 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

Up to $30.00 per hour depending on experience