Night-Shift Diesel Mechanic Technician – PM & Diagnostics

Performance Foodservice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Safety boot allowance

Benefits Day 1

Health benefits Day 1

Education assistance

Paid time off

401K employer matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled heavy‑duty truck technician to perform preventative maintenance on fleet tractors, trailers and reefers under minimal supervision. You will document work orders, ensure roadworthiness, and may be called for road call services; the role requires 2+ years' repair experience and the ability to work night shifts Tue-Fri.

Day 1 benefits include health coverage, uniforms, boot allowance, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PMs, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in A/C refrigeration.

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.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Electrical troubleshooting

A/C refrigeration

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Job description

Performance Foodservice in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled heavy‑duty truck technician to perform preventative maintenance on fleet tractors, trailers and reefers under minimal supervision. You will document work orders, ensure roadworthiness, and may be called for road call services; the role requires 2+ years' repair experience and the ability to work night shifts Tue-Fri.

Day 1 benefits include health coverage, uniforms, boot allowance, and a supportive team culture.