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Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician Class A

Performance Foodservice
Elizabeth, NJ, US
$31 an hour
Permanent
Full-time

Job Description : Position Details :

Position Details :

  • 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday 2pm - 10 : 30pm
  • Pay starts at $31.00 per Hour or more based on experience

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 Purpose :

We value the safety of our associates! The Diesel Technician - Class A keeps our associates safe by repairing, maintaining, and overhauling all company fleet diesel equipment to ensure a safe operation for associates’ usage and ensure compliance standards are met.

Primary Responsibilities :

The Diesel Technician Class A diagnoses and repairs medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, convertor dollies and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to :

  • Completes overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmission.
  • Completes and performs preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections / repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units).

Identifies root cause of basic failures / conditions and perform repairs as required.

  • Inspects 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.
  • Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as roadworthy .
  • Completes thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
  • Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers.
  • Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating conditions.
  • Performs 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.
  • Trains / provides guidance to other Mechanics.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification :

High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent

5 - 7 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 refrigeration & / or overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmissions

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 .

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