Night Shift Diesel Fleet Technician

Performance Food Group (New); Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1 of Employment

Free Uniforms

Boot Allowance

Job summary

Performance Food Group is hiring a fleet maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy‑duty trucks, trailers, and related equipment. You will document work orders, diagnose basic failures, and conduct road calls as needed, ensuring roadworthiness with proper licensing and registrations.

Position requires 2+ years of proven vehicle repair experience, high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to work Sunday–Thursday from 5:00pm to 3:30am in Harahan, LA.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• Required Experience: 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
• Preferred Education: Associates/2-year technical - Vocational / Trade School Diploma
• Preferred Experience: 3+ 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
• Preferred Professional Certification(s): Tire & wheel, brakes, AC &/or EPA, DOT inspections, transmissions, engines, ASE Heavy Duty

Responsibilities

• Complete and perform preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units) as well as identifying root causes of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as 'roadworthy'.
• Complete thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition which may require replacement of parts.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery requiring the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Job description

Performance Food Group is hiring a fleet maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy‑duty trucks, trailers, and related equipment. You will document work orders, diagnose basic failures, and conduct road calls as needed, ensuring roadworthiness with proper licensing and registrations.

Position requires 2+ years of proven vehicle repair experience, high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to work Sunday–Thursday from 5:00pm to 3:30am in Harahan, LA.