Diesel Technician — 4-Day Week + $2.5K Sign-On

Performance Foodservice; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits day 1

401(k) employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Boot allowance

4 day work week

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and refrigeration units. The role includes ensuring regulatory compliance, documenting work orders, and occasionally performing road call services to service customers on-site or on the road.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of heavy vehicle repair experience, including diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 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
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to roadworthiness

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units) and identify root causes of basic failures/conditions
• Complete thorough documentation for work orders and repairs in the Enterprise Asset Management system
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other parts for proper operation and replace as needed
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, battery checks, lubrication, using hand and power tools
• Handle road call services when required
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Onboard computers

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and refrigeration units. The role includes ensuring regulatory compliance, documenting work orders, and occasionally performing road call services to service customers on-site or on the road.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of heavy vehicle repair experience, including diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting, with a high school diploma or equivalent.