Overnight Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 4,133,000 - 4,684,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance

Uniforms provided

Safety boot allowance

Benefits Day 1

Health & Wellness benefits

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy‑duty trucks, trailers, and reefer units under minimal supervision. You will ensure legal compliance, document work orders, and may perform road calls as needed.

The role requires 2+ years of diesel repair experience, including PMs, diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and A/C refrigeration. Work hours vary, with potential night shifts and weekend coverage as scheduled.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven medium to heavy‑duty vehicle repair experience including PMs and diagnostics.
• Experience with tire & wheel, air and air disc brakes, electrical troubleshooting, and computerized diagnostics.
• Experience in A/C refrigeration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, reefers) and identify root causes of faults.
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration before roadworthy status.
• Document all repairs and PMs in the online system and keep work orders current.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers as needed.
• Inspect brakes, steering, wheel bearings, and related components and replace parts as required.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, battery checks, lubrication, and use hand and power tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and conduct road-call service when required.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

A/C refrigeration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management

Job description

• $30.00 per hour or more depending on experience and skill set
• Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am
• $1000 Tool Allowance per year, Free uniforms, Annual Safety Boot Allowance and Benefits Day 1
  

• $30.00 per hour or more depending on experience and skill set
• Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am
• $1000 Tool Allowance per year, Free uniforms, Annual Safety Boot Allowance and Benefits Day 1
  

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
  

Position Summary

Perform preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter dolly under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicates and interacts with co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and to keep current on Work Orders for all repairs and parts used daily. The position will be required to perform road call services as needed.

Primary 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.

Required 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

Compensation

$30.00 per hour or more depending on experience