Diesel Mechanic Technician – PMs, Repairs & Road Calls

Performance Foodservice; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Uniforms provided

Safety boot allowance

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and reefer units. You will work under minimal supervision to keep vehicles roadworthy and compliant with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include documenting work orders, performing road calls as needed, and using diagnostic tools to identify root causes. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits from Day 1 employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of heavy-duty vehicle repair experience including PMs and diagnostics.
• Experience with diesel fleet equipment, brakes, electrical troubleshooting, and A/C refrigeration.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to complete work orders in the Asset Management system.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance and minor repairs on fleet tractors and trailers.
• Inspect brakes, steering, wheel bearings, and other critical components.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Fleet diesel equipment

PM inspections

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and reefer units. You will work under minimal supervision to keep vehicles roadworthy and compliant with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include documenting work orders, performing road calls as needed, and using diagnostic tools to identify root causes. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits from Day 1 employment.