Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I

Sysco•Ocoee, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position where the technician will assist Fleet Technician II and Fleet Technician III in maintaining safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicles. The role involves learning to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs, as well as diagnosing and repairing issues to prevent breakdowns, reduce downtime, and improve fleet reliability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
No experience required.
Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred).
Basic knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components.
Basic knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment.
Basic knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG).
Basic computer skills and knowledge.
Technicians must own and provide all tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary to perform all maintenance inspections, repair and diagnostics.
Apprentice will be required to complete Sysco SIU training modules for safety and other required courses.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training 2-year school (preferred).
CDL Preferred.
Annual Inspector Certification.
Brake Inspector Certification.
ASE certifications – Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (Preferred, Not Required).
609 HVAC Certification (Preferred, Not Required).
Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEM’s and component manufacturers.

Responsibilities

Learn to perform required inspections and preventive maintenance under guidance on vehicles and equipment to maximize safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Learn to perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment.
Learn to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
Learn to perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any company-owned equipment.
Learn to perform maintenance repairs on all vehicles such as inspections, scheduled repairs, malfunctions, and road-call repairs in a safe, efficient, timely, and quality manner.
Address all driver vehicle inspection report write-ups timely, efficiently, and correctly.
Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders using complaint, cause, and correction format.
Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs.