Diesel Mechanic Technician B

Performance Food Group (New); Glen Allen (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution seeks a Diesel Technician - Class B to ensure the safety and compliance of our fleet equipment. This role involves maintenance and repairs, a commitment to safety, and opportunities for professional growth. An environment that values its associates offers benefits from day one, ensuring a rewarding career path in the transportation sector.

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair.
• Preferred certifications in tire & wheel, brakes, and EPA/DOT inspections.
• Experience with computerized diagnostics and refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on fleet diesel equipment.
• Complete thorough documentation for repairs using an online system.
• Train and guide junior mechanics in best practices.

Skills

Vehicle Repair

Preventative Maintenance

Electrical Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates/2-Year Technical Diploma

Tools

Precision Instruments

Power Tools

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:

• $30.00 per hour
• Sunday-Thursday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• 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:

We value the safety of our associates! The Diesel Technician - Class B keeps our associates safe by repairing, maintaining, and overhauling all company fleet diesel equipment to ensure a safe operation for associates' usage and ensure compliance standards are met.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Completes and performs preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units). Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required.
• Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as "roadworthy".
• Completes thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers.
• Inspects 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.
• Performs 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.
• Trains/provides guidance to other Mechanics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

3 - 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 experience in refrigeration.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates/2-Year Technical
Vocational / Trade School Diploma

5 - 7 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 refrigeration

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.