Diesel Mechanic Technician A

Performance Food Group (New); Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 100,565,000 - 112,963,000; 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 is hiring a fleet technician in Commerce City, CO. Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm.

Compensation includes $36.00 per hour, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus, $1,000 annual tool allowance, and uniforms/safety boot benefits. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing medium to heavy-duty trucks, maintaining fleet health, road- call readiness, proper documentation, and training coworkers.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in A/C refrigeration.
• Associates/2-Year Technical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, reefer units).
• Inspect brake systems, steering, wheel bearings, and other critical parts for reliability.
• Ensure roadworthiness with licensing and registration checks.
• Document work orders and parts used in the Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Use hand and power tools for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Train other employees and support ongoing fleet operations.

Skills

Heavy-duty vehicle repair

Diagnostics (electrical)

Air conditioning refrigeration

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

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:

• Monday - Friday 1st shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• $36.00 per hour
• $5,000 Sign On Bonus (Terms Apply), $1000 Annual Tool Allowance, Free Uniforms and Safety Boot Allowance

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.

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.

Preferred qualifications:

Preferred Education: Associates/2-Year Technical

Preferred Experience: 7 - 10 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.

Preferred Professional Certification(s): Tire & wheel, brakes, AC and/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.