Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I

Sysco•Nashville, TN

21h

About The Position

The Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I assists Fleet Technician II and III in maintaining safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicles. The role involves learning 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 more experienced technicians, a fleet supervisor, or a fleet manager. The technician learns to inspect and maintain company fleet vehicles and equipment, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment. Duties include required inspections, scheduled maintenance, responding to malfunctions and road calls, addressing driver inspection reports, and repairing vehicle systems according to manufacturer specifications. The role also includes documenting work orders, developing proficiency with Sysco computer programs, and completing required safety and training modules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current and valid driver's license; a CDL is 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 for maintenance inspections, repairs, and diagnostics; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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 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 conduct required inspections and preventive maintenance under the guidance of senior fleet technicians or fleet management.
Learn to perform annual FAI/CVI inspections on fleet vehicles and equipment in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections according to company methods on fleet vehicles and equipment.
Learn to make maintenance repairs to maximize the safety and reliability of fleet vehicles and equipment.
Learn to complete 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.
Learn to diagnose malfunctions and repair vehicle systems to manufacturer specifications, including engines, transmissions, clutches, driveline, differential, steering, suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust and regeneration, intake, electrical, brake, HVAC, and lift-gate systems.
Document work performed on work orders using the complaint, cause, and correction format.
Develop proficiency with Sysco computer programs.
Complete required Sysco SIU safety and other training modules.