Fleet Technician

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); In loco; USD 2.893.000 - 4.890.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Short/long-term disability

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods. PTI’s team maintains a safety-minded culture while delivering reliable service.

This Diesel Fleet Technician role diagnoses, repairs, and maintains vehicles to keep operations moving, with daily safety inspections and a focus on timeliness and precision. This position offers a target wage of $21.00 - $35.50 per hour, depending on shift, experience, and qualifications, with annual bonus

Competenze

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and meeting PM schedules and operating repair shop equipment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills, bringing demonstrated abilities of building solid relationships with all levels.

Mansioni

• Perform safety inspections and annual training as required by fleet manager.
• Diagnose issues and determine corrective action through inspections of failed parts.
• Utilize shop computer to diagnose equipment across brands as needed.
• Must have appropriate mechanical tool set and follow safety regulations.
• Train and lead other technicians in completing repair assignments.
• Provide road calls and emergency services as necessary in all weather.

Conoscenze

Valid driver's license

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical training (accredited school)

CDL A preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods. PTI’s team is comprised of support staff and private fleet drivers. All drivers and team members are safety-minded and deliver on our promise for customer service and reliability each day. Perdue Transportation Inc. is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

Summary

Step into a critical role that keeps our fleet running strong as a Diesel Fleet Technician. In this position, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You will collaborate closely with team members and customers, perform daily safety inspections, and deliver high-quality repairs with a strong focus on timeliness and precision. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their craft, values safety and organization, and enjoys being a key contributor to keeping operations moving forward.

This position has a target wage of$21.00 - $35.50perhour, based onshift,experienceand qualificationswith annual bonusavailable(variable dependingon performance).Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx,401(k)with employer match after 1year, criticalillness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Schedule

Sunday through Wednesday, 5:30pm-4:00am

• Will be responsible for satisfactorily completing safety training and annual technical training as determined by fleet manager.
• Operate equipment to verify proper operation; identify problems and causes of failure through logical troubleshooting steps and determine corrective action through the inspections of failed parts.
• Utilize shop computer for the diagnosis of equipment for Mack, Volvo, International, Hendrickson and any OEM Supplier as needed.
• Ability to utilize applicable software and pass ongoing online training.
• Must have appropriate mechanical tool set.
• Must follow all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Ensures work orders are properly completed, and work repair task description is accurate to work completed.
• Ensure safe use of power and hand-held tools.
• Move vehicles safely between job and work area.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.
• Proficiently remove, clean, repair, reinstall and adjust vehicle components.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.
• Perform Road calls and emergency services as necessary in all weather.
• Select appropriate course of action for repairs.
• Evaluate completed work prior to release.
• Ability to train and lead other technicians in completing repair assignments.
• The above duties are not meant to restrict initiative but rather to define minimum activities. These duties may be altered to suit the needs of the company as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Must have a valid driver's' license.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and meeting PM schedules and operating repair shop equipment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills, bringing demonstrated abilities of building solid relationships with all levels.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum one-year technical training at an Accredited Technical School.
• CDL A preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, lifting of light and heavy objects.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs.
• Required to sit, stand, walk use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, hear, to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell.
• Must be able to lay on back on a mechanic's dolly to work underneath motor vehicle equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be free of any conditions which result in temporary loss of consciousness or ability to reason.
• Work is performed with exposure to noise, chemicals, noxious odors gases, poor ventilation, inclement weather, dirt, grease, dust and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.