Diesel Technician

Gordon Food Service•Imperial, PA

16d

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring Apprentice- or Skilled-level technicians to repair and maintain heavy tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, and converter dolly units for its company-owned fleet. The role involves diagnosing and repairing diesel and gas engines, refrigeration equipment, and related systems and components. Apprentice technicians are beginning a career in heavy vehicle maintenance and need direct supervision and training for basic diagnoses and repairs. Skilled technicians require less supervision for typical GFS diagnoses and repairs, which may be reviewed or inspected by a supervisor or mentoring Master technician. GFS expects Apprentice technicians to progress to Skilled and Skilled technicians to progress to Certified. There is no requirement to advance beyond the Certified level. Technicians work in fleet shops and may make road calls, move vehicles and equipment around the shop, and drive to other garages or vendors as needed. The role also includes preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, reporting, maintaining an organized work environment, and following safety protocols. Pay is listed as “x per hour,” depending on experience, with monthly bonus incentives. The posting lists affordable benefits beginning on day one, weekly pay, wellness reimbursement, profit sharing, a 401(k) with company match, and emergency child and elder care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Apprentice level: basic mechanical knowledge; diesel college or trade school degree in progress.
Skilled level: graduate of an accredited Heavy Truck/Diesel Technology school or one year of applicable diesel repair experience.
Skilled-level capabilities include inspecting frames, pintle boxes, and side rails; identifying major components; using Fleet Focus; performing GFS preventative maintenance inspections; diagnosing and repairing components such as starters, alternators, and batteries; diagnosing and repairing lighting issues; completing the first half of Volvo Online Training (modules C and D); welding steel; and diagnosing and repairing brake systems, including explaining the service and emergency sides.
The posting also lists Holland Fifth Wheel Training, Stemco Wheel End Training, Michelin Tire Training, 608/609 A/C Certification, Underground Storage Tank Class C Operator certification, Hoist Operation certification, and completed emissions component training under Knowledge/Skills/Abilities.
Qualifies for brake and annual inspection certification through one year of experience or attendance at a certified PM program.
Candidates working for a Gordon Food Service customer must provide a letter of support from their management if selected for the interview process.
Pre-employment drug testing is conducted.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair diesel engines, gas engines, refrigeration units, and systems and components related to heavy-duty tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units.
Perform and interpret diagnostic tests to determine equipment malfunctions.
Perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, and follow up on driver write-ups to make necessary repairs.
Perform general cutting and welding as needed.
Make road calls to repair equipment as needed.
Assist with repairing shop equipment, including garage doors and power tools.
Determine whether rolling stock is safe to operate or needs service.
Complete reports accurately and promptly, and communicate assignment status to management.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
Drive vehicles and move equipment in, out, and around the shop.
Deliver or pick up technicians at vendors when equipment needs additional service.
Drive a company vehicle to another garage or meet another fleet technician for parts when required.
Follow all safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.