FT Diesel/Trailer Techs - Tues-Fri 6pm-4am

PDI•Ankeny, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Perishable Distributors of Iowa Job Title : Diesel Technician – Level 1 Department: Transportation FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function Performs preventative maintenance and general repairs of all company vehicles. Core Competencies Partnerships Growth mindset Results oriented Customer focused Professionalism Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to : Truck Shop Manager Positions that Report to you : None Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Reports to work when scheduled and on time. Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines. Observes all safety and sanitation rules and regulations. Performs preventative maintenance on vehicle fleet including but not limited to company cars, pick-up trucks, shag trucks, refrigeration units, and semi-tractor trailers. Maintains appropriate documentation on work performed. Diagnoses problems and performs repairs and/or part replacement submitting documentation of work performed and associated costs. Conducts inspections on equipment to meet federal guidelines and documents accordingly. Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems using computers and scanners. Installs and repairs onboard computer system. Performs body work on vehicles involved in minor accidents. Maintains a clean and neat work area and performs general clean-up May be called upon to respond to service calls from drivers out on the road to repair breakdowns Test drives equipment assist with diagnosis of problems and to determine if problems have been corrected Other duties as required by management.

Requirements

Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects at one time.
Able to solve practical problems with a variety of variables.
Ability to perform data entry into computer system.
Ability to perform general math.
Demonstrates ability to perform tractor-trailer preventative maintenance and general repairs on all equipment.
Must provide own hand tools.
Valid Class A CDL license required and ability to operate a semi-tractor trailer.
DOT certified.
Powered industrial equipment license required .
High school education required .

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or trade school degree in truck and trailer maintenance or equivalent experience preferred.
Trailer refrigeration certification or equivalent experience preferred.
1-year minimum experience as a Diesel Technician or related work preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance on vehicle fleet including but not limited to company cars, pick-up trucks, shag trucks, refrigeration units, and semi-tractor trailers.
Maintains appropriate documentation on work performed.
Diagnoses problems and performs repairs and/or part replacement submitting documentation of work performed and associated costs.
Conducts inspections on equipment to meet federal guidelines and documents accordingly.
Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems using computers and scanners.
Installs and repairs onboard computer system.
Performs body work on vehicles involved in minor accidents.
Maintains a clean and neat work area and performs general clean-up
May be called upon to respond to service calls from drivers out on the road to repair breakdowns
Test drives equipment assist with diagnosis of problems and to determine if problems have been corrected
Other duties as required by management.