Fleet Technician 3 - SYGMA - US

Sysco•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Technician 3 provides safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicles by performing preventive maintenance inspections and repairs, expert diagnostics, and repairs to prevent road breakdowns, reduce vehicle downtime, and improve fleet reliability. The role maintains and repairs fleet vehicles and equipment, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment. Work includes annual and other legally required inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to manufacturer specifications. The technician documents work on work orders, addresses Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups, and shares expertise with Fleet Technician I and II colleagues. The position may involve moderate supervisory duties when Fleet management or supervisors are unavailable. The role also includes electrical testing and repair, work on low-voltage DC controls and motors, and welding projects. Work is frequently outdoors and may include non-traditional hours, on-call work, and occasional travel to other operating companies or the corporate office. The position requires frequent use of tools and shop equipment and may involve exposure to weather extremes, mechanical parts, confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, and elevated locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medium/heavy-duty truck technical training from a two-year school.
Four years of experience, or five years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair, as stated in the posting.
Current and valid driver’s license; CDL preferred but not required.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to Annual Inspector Certification.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to Brake Inspector Certification.
EPA Section 608 (Core and Type II) and 609 HVAC-Refrigeration Certification.
Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers.
Expert knowledge and skill in vehicle systems and components.
Expert knowledge and skill diagnosing and repairing electrical systems on all equipment.
Expert knowledge and skill diagnosing and repairing refrigeration systems.
Expert knowledge and skill in preventive maintenance inspections and repair.
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 regulations.
Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Ability to operate various pieces of equipment and use shop tools, including wrenches and hand tools.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications in automotive or medium/heavy-duty trucks.
CDL.

Responsibilities

Perform required vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance within planned time tolerances.
Perform annual First Article Inspection/Commercial Vehicle Inspection and other required inspections in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on fleet vehicles and equipment, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units, lift-gates, and light-duty vehicles.
Perform maintenance repairs to maximize fleet safety and reliability.
Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair on refrigeration units.
Address Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups in a timely and efficient manner.
Diagnose malfunctions and repair vehicle systems to manufacturer specifications, including engines, transmissions, clutches, driveline, differential, steering, suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust, 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 meter testing and work on low-voltage DC controls and electric motors.
Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.