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 keep company vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and cost-efficient. The role services a range of fleet assets, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment. The technician performs required regulatory inspections, addresses driver inspection write-ups, and documents work on work orders in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer specifications. The position requires expert knowledge of vehicle systems, electrical and refrigeration diagnosis and repair, and preventive maintenance. The technician also completes electrical repairs and welding projects, mentors Fleet Technician I and II colleagues, and may perform moderate supervisory duties when Fleet Managers or Supervisors are unavailable. The technician provides their own tools; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools. The work frequently takes place outdoors and may involve non-traditional hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work. Occasional travel to other operating companies or the corporate office may be required. The role may involve exposure to weather extremes, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, and elevated or precarious locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current and valid driver's license; CDL preferred but not required.
Medium/heavy-duty truck technical training through a two-year school plus four years of experience, or five years of fleet maintenance and repair experience.
Annual Inspector Certification.
Brake Inspector Certification.
Expert knowledge of vehicle systems and components, electrical diagnosis and repair, refrigeration systems, preventive maintenance inspections and repairs, and DOT (FMCSA) regulations.
Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting, including gas, electric, MIG, and TIG; computer skills; OSHA safety regulations; and environmental regulations.
Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers.
Proficiency in electrical meter testing; knowledge of controls, low-voltage DC electricity, and DC electric motors.
Provide personal tools necessary to perform maintenance, repair, and diagnostics; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.
Ability to operate various equipment and perform repair work requiring hand and finger dexterity with wrenches, hand tools, and shop equipment.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, push and pull, lift and carry, grasp tools, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work non-traditional business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
Occasional travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office may be required.

Nice To Haves

CDL.
ASE certifications.
Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks certifications.
EPA Section 608 (Core & Type II) and 609 HVAC and Refrigeration Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform required vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance within planned time tolerances.
Conduct annual FAI/CVI inspections on fleet vehicles and company-owned equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
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 safety and reliability across fleet vehicles and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair on refrigeration units.
Address Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups promptly and efficiently.
Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications on engines, transmissions and clutches, driveline, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust and regeneration, intake, electrical, brake, HVAC, and lift-gate systems.
Follow procedures and document all work performed on work orders.
Mentor, teach, and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II colleagues.
May perform moderate supervisory duties when Fleet Managers or Fleet Supervisors are unavailable.
Perform electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.