Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Free Uniforms

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and reefers. You will work with minimal supervision, ensure compliance with state and federal trucking regulations, and maintain detailed work orders for repairs and parts used daily.

Road call services may be required. The role focuses on diagnosing issues, repairing diesel equipment, and installing onboard computers, with a path toward

Qualifications

• 2+ years in medium-heavy truck repair incl PMs.
• Experience with AC refrigeration and electrical diagnostics.
• Proficient in documenting work orders and using EAM system.

Responsibilities

• Complete and perform preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard inspections of fleet diesel equipment.
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to roadworthy status.
• Document work orders and repairs in the EAM system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Inspect brake systems, steering, wheel bearings and other critical parts.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, battery checks, lubrication, and use of hand and power tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Diesel diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Roadside service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management

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 setBenefits 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 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: 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 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.