Diesel Mechanic Technician

Confidential; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Free Uniforms

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to service medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and reefer units. The role involves preventive maintenance, road-call support, and accurate documentation of repairs and parts used daily.

Responsibilities include ensuring roadworthiness, updating work orders in the EAM system, and performing electrical troubleshooting and onboard computer work. A strong focus on safety and compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of proven medium/heavy-duty vehicle repair experience including PMs, tires, brakes, diagnostics.
• Experience with A/C refrigeration and electrical troubleshooting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment and inspect components.
• Ensure vehicles have required licensing and registration for roadworthiness.
• Document work orders for repairs and maintenance in the EAM system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Inspect brakes, steering, bearings and related systems; replace parts as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance using hand and power tools.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Road calls

Documentation

Onboard computers

Brake system inspection

Electrical troubleshooting

A/C refrigeration

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management

Pneumatic wrenches

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Description:Position Details:

Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 7:00pm.

Some Saturdays may occasionally be required$35.00 per hour or more depending on experience and skill set

Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Free Uniforms, Annual Safety Boot AllowanceWe 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.

Qualifications:

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

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

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the \"Company\") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.