Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III

Sysco•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnosis, and repairs to help keep company vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and cost-efficient. The role works on tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment, and completes work within planned time tolerances and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The technician diagnoses and repairs vehicle, electrical, refrigeration, and hydraulic systems; documents work performed; and addresses Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups in a timely and efficient manner. The position also mentors Fleet Technician I and II employees and may perform moderate supervisory duties when fleet management or supervisors are unavailable. Technicians provide their own tools; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools. Work frequently takes place outdoors and may involve evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work. The role may occasionally require travel to other operating companies or the corporate office. Working conditions can include wet, hot, cold, or humid environments, mechanical parts, confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, and high or precarious places. The job involves frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, and handling tools, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current and valid driver's license; CDL preferred but not required.
Medium- or heavy-duty truck technical training.
Either two-year school and four years of experience, or five years of fleet maintenance and repair experience.
Annual Inspector Certification knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Brake Inspector Certification knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Expert knowledge and skill in vehicle systems and components, electrical diagnosis and repair, refrigeration diagnosis and repair, preventive maintenance inspections, and repairs.
Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting, including gas, electric, MIG, and TIG.
Moderate computer skills and knowledge.
Expert knowledge of DOT (FMCSA) regulations; moderate knowledge of OSHA safety and environmental regulations.
Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers.
Proficiency in electrical meter testing; knowledge of DC low-voltage controls and DC electric motors.
Ability to provide personal tools necessary for maintenance, repair, and diagnostics; diagnostic equipment and major tools are provided by Sysco.
Ability to operate equipment and use tools with hand and finger dexterity, and to perform repetitive motions with wrenches and hand tools.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, grasp tools, and lift or carry items; the job may require occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to meet the job's vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

CDL.
ASE certifications for automotive or medium/heavy-duty trucks.
EPA Section 608 (Core and Type II) and Section 609 HVAC and Refrigeration Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance within planned time tolerances.
Perform annual FAI/CVI inspections on fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and required inspection frequencies.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment.
Perform maintenance repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment safety and reliability.
Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair on refrigeration units.
Address Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups promptly and efficiently.
Diagnose malfunctions and repair systems to manufacturer specifications, including engines, transmissions, clutches, driveline, differentials, steering, suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust and regeneration, intake, electrical, brakes, HVAC, and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Follow procedures and document all work performed on work orders.
Mentor, teach, and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II employees to support their development.
May perform moderate supervisory duties when the Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are unavailable.
Perform electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.