Lead Diesel Technician – 3rd Shift with $10k Sign-On

Performance Foodservice; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Temple, Texas is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician to join our fleet maintenance team. You will set an example, mentor others, and work independently on major and minor repairs, including road tests to diagnose problems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostics with fleet tools, documenting work orders, inspecting brakes and suspensions, and routine tasks like oil changes. A safety-focused, inclusive environment supports your growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer maintenance.
• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance and standard component inspections/repairs of fleet diesel equipment.
• Using PFG tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
• Complete and perform quality maintenance on minor repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units).
• Complete thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery. Adjust and replace brakes, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Fleet diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Performance Foodservice in Temple, Texas is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician to join our fleet maintenance team. You will set an example, mentor others, and work independently on major and minor repairs, including road tests to diagnose problems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostics with fleet tools, documenting work orders, inspecting brakes and suspensions, and routine tasks like oil changes. A safety-focused, inclusive environment supports your growth.