Diesel Mechanic Technician A

Performance Foodservice; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Temple, TX is seeking a skilled Fleet Technician to service medium and heavy-duty trucks and refrigeration units. You will diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance under supervision, ensuring roadworthiness and compliance with regulations.

Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and training as you perform diagnostics, install onboard computers, and document all repairs in our Enterprise Asset Management system. Road-call work is part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 5-7 years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair.
• PMs, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and electronic component repair.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in A/C refrigeration.
• Documentation of repairs and PMs in the system.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on fleet diesel equipment and components.
• Inspect brakes, steering, bearings, and related parts for proper operation.
• Ensure roadworthiness licensing and registration prior to use.
• Document work orders and repairs in the online system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Use hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Train other employees and perform road-call service as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Air conditioning

AC refrigeration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Job description

Job Description

• 3rd Shift Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6:30am
• $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on years of experience and skill set
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment

Position Details

• 3rd Shift Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6:30am
• $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on years of experience and skill set
• 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.

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

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on years of experience and skill set