Fleet Technician 3 - SYGMA - Charlotte, NC

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a skilled Fleet Technician to perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on a wide range of company vehicles and equipment.

You will diagnose issues, follow safety and DOT/FMCSA regulations, document work orders, and mentor junior techs. This role requires strong electrical and HVAC knowledge, plus the ability to work outdoors and adapt to non-traditional hours.

Qualifications

• 2-year heavy/medium-duty truck technical training
• High school diploma or GED required
• CDL preferred, not required
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repairs
• Proficient in electrical and HVAC systems
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize safety and reliability.
• Conduct annual FAI/CVI inspections on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical, HVAC and other systems.
• Document all work orders and mentor junior technicians.
• May supervise when Fleet Manager is unavailable.
• Operate electrical meters and welding tools.
• Work outdoors and travel to other sites as required.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To provide safe, reliable and cost-efficient vehicles by performing quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as performing expert diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle downtime and improve total fleet reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment with in planned time tolerances to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Perform FAI/CVI (First Article Inspection/Commercial Vehicle Inspection) (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment by all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies. (Includes all state-required inspections and frequencies).
• Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units (Reefer), lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any company-owned equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair to refrigeration units (Reefer).
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write ups timely, and efficiently.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders.
• Mentor, teach and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility.
• May perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are not accessible.
• Proficient in electrical meter testing
• Knowledge of controls and electric (DC low voltage)
• Electric motor knowledge (DC)
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training 2‑year school
• High school diploma or GED required

Experience

• 4 years of experience OR
• 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair
• Current and valid driver’s license (CDL Preferred, Not Required)

Professional Skills

• Annual Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Brake Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• ASE certifications – Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (preferred not required)
• EPA section 608 (Core & Type II) and 609 HVAC – Refrigeration Certification
• Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEM’s and component manufacturers
• Expert knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components
• Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment
• Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of refrigeration systems (
• Expert knowledge and skill in Preventive Maintenance Inspections and repair
• Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG)
• Moderate computer skills and knowledge
• Expert knowledge of all DOT (FMCSA) regulations
• Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Requires excellent hand and finger dexterity used for wrenches, hand tools, and other shop equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach
• Ability to push/pull
• Ability to lift /carry
• Ability to grasp tools
• Ability to perform Repetitive motion: wrenches and hand tools
• Working conditions: Frequently works outdoors.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• Works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
• Occasionally be required to travel to other operating companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.