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Class A Diesel Mechanic Technician role maintaining and repairing medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers and refrigeration units for Performance Foodservice, a broadline food distributor. You’ll handle diagnostics, preventative maintenance, compliance checks and occasional road calls on an overnight Monday–Thursday shift. Standout perks include a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and Day 1 benefits plus tool and boot allowances.
Key skills
Medium to heavy-duty diesel repairPreventative maintenance (PMs)Computerized diagnosticsElectrical troubleshootingA/C refrigeration repair (reefer units)Air & air disc brake systemsTire and wheel serviceWelding equipment and pneumatic toolsEnterprise Asset Management (EAM) work order documentationFederal and State trucking regulation compliance
Pays up to $33.50 per hour based on experience, plus a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and annual tool/boot allowances.
You'll thrive here if you’re an experienced fleet diesel tech who can independently diagnose and repair trucks/trailers/reefers, document work accurately, and are comfortable with overnight work and occasional road calls.
Why apply
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
- Day 1 health & wellness benefits
- 401K employer matching
Job Description
Position Details:- Hourly pay up to $33.50 per hour, based on experience
- Monday - Thursday, 10pm-6:30am
- Sign On Bonus up to $10,000 (Terms Apply), $1000 Annual Tool Allowance, Annual Safety Boot Allowance and Benefits Day 1 of Employment!
- 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
Responsible for diagnosing and repairing medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter dolly and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicates and interacts with co-workers. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and keeping the 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 cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
- 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
- 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
- Use 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
- 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
- Train other employees
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or EquivalentRequired Experience: 5 - 7 Years
5+ 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 a minimum of 2 years’ experience in A/C refrigeration.
Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.