Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I

Sysco•Sysco Central Alabama, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I assists Fleet Technician II and III in learning to maintain safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicles. Under guidance, the technician learns to conduct preventive maintenance inspections, diagnose and repair vehicle and equipment issues, reduce roadside breakdowns and vehicle downtime, and improve fleet reliability. The role includes work on tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment. The technician learns to perform required and annual inspections, preventive maintenance, scheduled and corrective repairs, road-call repairs, and repairs based on driver vehicle inspection reports. Work may involve engines, transmissions and clutches, driveline and differential components, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition systems, exhaust and regeneration systems, intake systems, electrical and brake systems, HVAC, and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. The technician documents work orders using the complaint, cause, and correction format and develops proficiency with Sysco computer programs. Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools; technicians must supply their other necessary tools. This is a full-time career opportunity. Pay is up to $27.45 per hour based on experience, with a $2 shift differential for the available second shift. The role may involve non-traditional hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work. The position is based in zip code 35040, with no stated regular travel percentage; occasional travel to other operating companies or the corporate office may be required for business needs.

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.
Own and provide the tools necessary to perform maintenance inspections, repairs, and diagnostics; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.

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 and perform inspections and preventive maintenance under the guidance of Fleet Technician II or III, a fleet supervisor, or a fleet manager.
Learn and perform annual FAI/CVI inspections and other required inspections on company-owned vehicles and equipment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Learn and perform maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment, including scheduled repairs, malfunction repairs, and road-call repairs, safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
Address driver vehicle inspection report write-ups promptly, efficiently, and correctly.
Learn to diagnose malfunctions and repair components to manufacturer specifications, including engines, transmissions and clutches, driveline and differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust and regeneration, 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 in Sysco computer programs.
Complete Sysco SIU training modules for safety and other required courses.