Diesel Mechanic Technician Class B

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Diesel Technician, where your skills in repairing and maintaining diesel equipment will ensure the safety of our associates. This role offers you the chance to work with a dedicated team, performing essential maintenance on medium to heavy-duty vehicles while enjoying competitive pay and benefits from day one. You will have opportunities for growth and development in a safe and inclusive environment that values your contributions. If you have a passion for diesel mechanics and want to make a difference in the food distribution industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair experience required.
• Preferred certifications in tire & wheel, brakes, AC, EPA, and DOT inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment with minimal supervision.
• Inspect and repair brake systems, steering mechanisms, and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Diesel Engine Repair

Preventative Maintenance

Electrical Troubleshooting

Computerized Diagnostics

Refrigeration Systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates/2-Year Technical

Vocational / Trade School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Online Enterprise Asset Management System

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:

• 2nd Shift Sunday - Thursday 2:00pm - 11:00pm
• Pay starts at $32.00 per hour, or more depending 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 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:

• Performs preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and convertor dollies under minimal supervision.
• 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.