Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Naperville, IL is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and refrigeration units. You will ensure compliance with state and federal trucking regulations and maintain accurate work order documentation.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in heavy vehicle repair, including PMs, diagnosis, electrical troubleshooting, and A/C refrigeration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience repairing medium to heavy-duty vehicles, incl. PMs, tires, brakes, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with computerized diagnostics and A/C refrigeration.
• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units) and identify root causes of basic failures.
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and is roadworthy.
• Document work orders and maintenance in the Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Inspect brake systems, steering, wheel bearings and other key components; replace parts as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, battery checks, lubrication, and use of hand/power tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics

A/C refrigeration

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Diagnostic tools

Pneumatic wrenches

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

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 moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution systemSafe 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our

EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster

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supplement ; and (3) the

Pay Transparency Policy Statement .