Diesel Mechanic Technician Class A

Performance Food Group; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Diesel Technician - Class A to ensure the safety and reliability of its fleet. This role involves diagnosing and repairing medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company offers competitive pay with benefits starting on day one, including health and wellness programs, 401K matching, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience with medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Completes overhauls and preventative maintenance on diesel equipment.

Skills

Diagnosing diesel engines

Preventative maintenance

Repairing brake systems

Using hand and power tools

Documentation skills

Training mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Diesel Mechanic Certification

Tools

Pneumatic wrenches

Welding equipment

Precision instruments

Enterprise Asset Management system

Job description

• 3rd Shift : Sunday - Thursday 7 : 00pm - 5 : 30am
• 25.00 per hour or more based on experience
• 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 A 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 :

The Diesel Technician – Class A diagnoses and repairs medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, convertor dollies and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to :

• Completes overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmission.
• 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 perform repairs as required.
• 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.
• 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 conditions.
• 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.

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Diesel Mechanic Technician • Harahan, Louisiana (LA)