Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I

Sysco•Rocky Hill, CT

4d•$21 - $32•Onsite

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 issues, and complete repairs to help prevent road breakdowns, reduce vehicle downtime, and improve fleet reliability. Work is performed under the guidance of more experienced fleet technicians, supervisors, or managers. The role includes learning to inspect and service tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment. The technician also learns Sysco computer programs, documents work orders, and completes required safety and other training modules. This is a full-time career opportunity with a day shift available Tuesday through Friday. The associate may also work nontraditional hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call, depending on business needs. Compensation is listed as $21.20–$31.78 per hour, with pay up to $22–$31.78 per hour based on experience. An incentive plan may be available. Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools; technicians must provide their own other necessary tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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, including gas, electric, MIG, and TIG.
Basic computer skills and knowledge.
Must own and provide the tools needed to perform maintenance inspections, repairs, and diagnostics; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.
Must complete Sysco SIU training modules for safety and other required courses.

Nice To Haves

Two-year medium/heavy-duty truck technical training preferred.
CDL preferred.
Annual Inspector Certification knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred but not required.
Brake Inspector Certification knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred but not required.
ASE certifications in automotive or medium/heavy-duty trucks preferred but not required.
609 HVAC Certification preferred but not required.
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 or III, a fleet supervisor, or a fleet manager.
Learn to perform FAI/CVI annual inspections on fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including state-required inspection schedules.
Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections using company methods under supervision.
Learn and 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, and on time.
Address driver vehicle inspection report write-ups promptly and correctly under supervision.
Diagnose malfunctions and repair systems to manufacturer specifications, including engines, transmissions and clutches, driveline, differentials, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust and regeneration, intake, electrical, brakes, HVAC, and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Document all work performed on work orders using the complaint, cause, and correction format.
Learn and develop proficiency with Sysco computer programs.