Diesel Mechanic Technician B - 3rd shift

Performance Foodservice; United (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus $10,000

Uniforms provided

Safety boots provided

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is hiring a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on medium to heavy‑duty fleet equipment, including trucks and trailers. You will ensure compliance with state and federal trucking regulations, keep thorough work order documentation, and respond to road call service requests as needed.

The role emphasizes identifying root causes, repairing diesel equipment, and maintaining electronic components.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven medium to heavy‑duty vehicle repair including PMs, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in A/C refrigeration.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy‑duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and related equipment.
• Ensure roadworthiness through proper licensing and registration checks.
• Document all repairs and PMs in the Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Inspect brakes, steering, wheel bearings and related components; replace as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance using hand and power tools.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Truck repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Air brakes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

Job Details:

• Up to $30.00 per hour depending on experience


• 4 Day Work Week! Sunday - Wednesday 11:00pm start time


• NOW OFFERING $10,000 Sign On Bonus (Terms apply). Company paid uniforms and safety boots.

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 Summary:

Perform preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter dolly under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicates and interacts with co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and to keep current on 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 causes of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience: 2+ 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 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. 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.