Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I
About The Position
The Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I assists Fleet Technician II and III in maintaining safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicles. The technician learns to perform preventive maintenance inspections, diagnose problems, and complete repairs to prevent roadside breakdowns, reduce vehicle downtime, and improve fleet reliability. Work is performed under the guidance of Fleet Technician II and III, a fleet supervisor, or a fleet manager. This is a full-time opportunity with a stated compensation range of $19.28–$28.89 per hour; the posting also lists pay of $19.28–$28.29 per hour. Overtime is based on skillset and organizational need. The stated shift is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM, with a $3-per-hour third-shift differential. An annual tool allowance and access to the company benefits package are mentioned. Technicians must provide their own tools, while Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current and valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
- Basic knowledge and skill in vehicle systems and components.
- Basic knowledge and skill in diagnosing and repairing electrical systems on equipment.
- Basic knowledge and skill in welding and cutting using gas, electric, MIG, and TIG methods.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge.
- Must own and provide the tools necessary to perform maintenance inspections, repairs, and diagnostics; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.
- Complete required Sysco SIU safety and other training modules.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year medium/heavy-duty truck technical training.
- CDL.
- Annual Inspector Certification knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Brake Inspector Certification knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- ASE certifications in automotive or medium/heavy-duty trucks.
- 609 HVAC Certification.
- Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers.
Responsibilities
- Learn to perform required vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance under the guidance of Fleet Technician II and III or fleet management.
- Learn to perform annual FAI/CVI inspections on fleet vehicles and company-owned equipment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Learn to perform preventive maintenance inspections on fleet vehicles and equipment according to company methods.
- Learn to perform maintenance repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment to maximize safety and reliability.
- Learn to perform inspections, scheduled repairs, malfunction repairs, and road-call repairs safely, efficiently, promptly, and to quality standards.
- Address driver vehicle inspection report write-ups promptly and correctly under the guidance of experienced technicians or fleet management.
- Diagnose malfunctions and repair systems to manufacturer specifications, including engines, transmissions and clutches, driveline, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust and regeneration, intake, electrical, brakes, HVAC, and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Follow procedures and document work performed on work orders using the complaint, cause, and correction format.
- Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs.
Benefits
- Annual tool allowance.
- $3-per-hour third-shift differential.
- Company benefits package.
- Potential eligibility to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
- Full-time career opportunity with a stable and growing company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
