Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I

Sysco • Ankeny, IA

5d

About The Position

The Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I assists Fleet Technician II and III staff in maintaining safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicles. In this apprentice-level role, the technician learns to conduct preventive maintenance inspections, diagnose problems, and make repairs under the guidance of experienced technicians or fleet supervisors and managers. The work helps prevent roadside breakdowns, reduce vehicle downtime, and improve fleet reliability.

The technician learns to inspect and maintain tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment. Duties include annual and legally required inspections, scheduled and corrective repairs, road-call repairs, responding to driver vehicle inspection reports, diagnosing vehicle-system malfunctions, and documenting work orders. The role also involves learning Sysco computer programs and completing required safety and other training modules.

This is a full-time career opportunity. The listed pay range is $19 to $27 per hour; paid training and overtime are available. The position is listed for a third shift, Sunday through Thursday, with a $3-per-hour third-shift differential. A $500 annual tool allowance is offered. The position requires the technician to provide their own tools, although 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, including gas, electric, MIG, and TIG.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Must own and provide the tools necessary for maintenance inspections, repairs, and diagnostics; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 100 pounds.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Medium/heavy-duty truck technical training from a two-year school.
• CDL.
• Annual Inspector Certification.
• Brake Inspector Certification.
• ASE certification 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 vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance under the guidance of experienced fleet technicians or fleet management.
• Learn to perform annual FAI/CVI inspections and other required inspections on fleet vehicles and company-owned equipment in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Learn and perform preventive maintenance inspections and maintenance repairs on tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment.
• Learn to perform inspections, scheduled repairs, repairs for malfunctions, and road-call repairs safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Address driver vehicle inspection report write-ups promptly and correctly under supervision.
• Learn to diagnose malfunctions and repair vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust and intake, electrical, brakes, HVAC, and lift-gate systems.
• Document work performed on work orders using the complaint, cause, and correction format.
• Learn and develop proficiency with Sysco computer programs.
• Complete required Sysco SIU safety training modules and other required courses.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Overtime available.
• $2-per-hour shift differential for second shift and $3-per-hour shift differential for third shift.
• $500 annual tool allowance.
• Outstanding benefits package; details are provided at SyscoBenefits.com.
• Full-time career opportunity with a stable and growing company.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED