Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Food Group (New); Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Victoria, TX is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician for the Sunday-Thursday 3rd shift (9:00pm–6:00am). You will perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will document repairs in the online maintenance system, order parts, and handle road-call services as needed. The role requires 2+ years of repair experience, a high school diploma or GED, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PMs, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis and electronic repair.
• Experience with A/C refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance on fleet diesel equipment and perform basic repairs.
• Identify root causes of failures and perform repairs as required.
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to roadworthiness.
• Document work orders and maintain records in the maintenance system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Inspect brakes, steering, wheel bearings and other critical components.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes and battery checks.
• Respond to road calls as needed.

Skills

Vehicle repair

PM maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

AC refrigeration

Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates/2-year technical

Job description

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.

Job Description

Position Details

• Sunday - Thursday 3rd Shift, 9:00pm - 6:00am
• Hourly pay based on experience
• Free Uniforms, Annual Safety Boot Allowance and Benefits effective Day 1 of Employment

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 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

Preferred qualifications

Preferred Education: Associates/2-year technical - Vocational / Trade School Diploma

Preferred Experience: 3 + 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

Preferred Professional Certification(s): Preferred certifications in tire & wheel, brakes, AC &/or EPA, DOT inspections, transmissions, engines, ASE Heavy Duty

EEO Statement

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 and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.