Diesel Mechanic Technician A

Performance Foodservice; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tool allowance

Uniforms & safety boots

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Diesel/Heavy-Duty Technician for the 1st shift (7:00am - 3:30pm) in Colorado. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and related equipment, with responsibilities including PMs, electrical diagnostics, and onboard computer work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of vehicle repair experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to document work orders and perform road calls as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair experience.
• Experience in PMs, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and A/C refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units).
• Inspect brakes, steering, bearings and replace worn parts as needed.
• Ensure roadworthiness through licensing and registration checks.
• Document all repairs and maintenance in the system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers and related components.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools for repairs and maintenance.
• Train other employees on maintenance procedures.
• Carry out road call services as required.
• Complete all related duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnosing & repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Computerized diagnostics

Onboard computers

PMs & preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management

Job description

• 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

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.

Required 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.

Compensation

$36.00 per hour