Diesel Mechanic Technician A

Performance Foodservice; Broad Brook (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tool allowance

Quarterly safety incentive

Free uniforms

Boot allowance

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a skilled diesel/heavy-duty vehicle technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain fleet equipment, including tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units. The role involves road calls and documenting work orders for all services performed, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Candidates should have 5+ years in medium to heavy-duty repair and at least 2 years in A/C refrigeration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 5–7 years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair experience.
• 2+ years of experience in A/C refrigeration is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment including tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, and related components.
• Inspect brakes, steering, wheel bearings and other systems; replace parts as needed.
• Ensure roadworthiness by verifying licensing and registrations.
• Document all repairs and PMs in the online work order system.
• Install and repair onboard computers as necessary.
• Use hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance tasks.
• Train other employees as needed.

Skills

Fleet diesel repair

Preventative maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Hand tools & shop equipment

Job description

Position Details

$34.10 - $44.35 per hour depending on experience - $5,000 Sign On Bonus
4 Day Work Week! (Thursday – Saturday 5:30 pm – 5:30 am and Wednesday 11:30 pm - 5:30 am)

Tool Allowance, Quarterly Safety Incentive, Free Uniforms and Boot Allowance, Benefits 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 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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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.