Fleet Technician Lead

Sysco•Sysco Minnesota, MN

11d•$35 - $53

About The Position

The Fleet Technician Lead provides safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicles by conducting preventive maintenance inspections and repairs, diagnosing malfunctions, and completing repairs to reduce roadside breakdowns and vehicle downtime while improving fleet reliability. The role also performs supervisory duties when fleet supervisors or managers are unavailable, mentors Fleet Technician I and II colleagues, and communicates repair decisions, fleet availability, and daily updates to fleet leadership. The technician inspects and repairs a broad range of vehicle systems and components, including refrigeration, engines, transmissions, driveline, steering, suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust, intake, electrical, brakes, HVAC, and lift-gate systems. Work includes legally required inspections, timely resolution of driver inspection reports, and documentation of all work using the complaint, cause, and correction format. The technician is expected to work within designated parameters, communicate before exceeding them, and develop proficiency with Sysco computer programs. This position requires heavy-duty vehicle technical training, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, relevant fleet maintenance experience, and specified inspection certifications. Work is frequently outdoors in a shop environment with moving mechanical parts, fumes, vibration, and loud noise. The role involves physical activity such as standing, walking, climbing, bending, using hand tools, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

Heavy-duty truck technical training.
High school diploma.
Current and valid driver's license.
Either two years of school and four years of experience, or five years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair.
Annual Inspector Certification knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Brake Inspector Certification knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers.
Provide own tools necessary to perform maintenance, repair, and diagnostics; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.
Expert knowledge and skill in vehicle systems and components.
Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosing and repairing electrical systems on all equipment.
Expert knowledge and skill in 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 perform physical work involving standing, walking, reaching, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and repetitive use of wrenches and hand tools.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
Hand and finger dexterity for repair work using wrenches, hand tools, and shop equipment.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to operate various pieces of equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a leadership role.
CDL; preferred but not required.
ASE certifications and automotive or medium/heavy-duty truck certifications; preferred but not required.
Mobile Refrigeration (EPA 608) Type II Certification.
Mobile Air Conditioning (EPA 609) Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform supervisory roles when fleet supervisors or managers are unavailable.
Mentor, teach, and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II colleagues to support their development.
Make clear, concise decisions related to fleet repairs and vehicle availability for operations teams.
Provide daily communication and reporting to the fleet supervisor or manager.
Perform required vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance within planned time tolerances.
Maintain fleet safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout vehicle life cycles.
Perform annual FAI/CVI inspections and other inspections required by federal, state, and local regulations.
Address driver vehicle inspection report write-ups promptly and efficiently.
Diagnose malfunctions and repair vehicles to manufacturer specifications, including refrigeration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, steering, suspension, fuel, ignition, exhaust, intake, electrical, brake, HVAC, and lift-gate systems.
Document all work performed on work orders using the complaint, cause, and correction format.
Learn and develop proficiency in Sysco computer programs.
Operate within designated parameters and communicate upward before exceeding them.