3rd Shift Full Time - Fleet Technician

Gordon Food Service•Springfield, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service operates 11 fleet shops across the United States, maintaining more than 3,000 tractors and trailers, including refrigeration units, for its private, company-owned fleet. The Fleet Technician role is open to Apprentice or Skilled technicians. At the Skilled level, technicians require less supervision, direction, and assistance when performing typical GFS diagnoses and repairs; a supervisor or mentoring Master technician may review or inspect their work. The position is based at 4980 Gateway Blvd., Springfield, Ohio, and works Sunday through Thursday on the third shift, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Requirements

Apprentice level: basic mechanical knowledge.
Skilled level: ability to properly inspect frames, pintle boxes, and side rails.
Skilled level: ability to identify major components.
Skilled level: competence using Fleet Focus.
Skilled level: ability to perform GFS preventative maintenance inspections.
Skilled level: ability to diagnose and repair components such as starters, alternators, and batteries.
Skilled level: ability to diagnose and repair lighting issues.
Skilled level: completion of the first half of Volvo Online Training (modules C and D).
Skilled level: ability to weld steel.
Skilled level: ability to diagnose and repair brake systems and explain the service side and emergency side.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair diesel and gas engines, refrigeration units, and systems and components related to heavy-duty tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units.
Perform and interpret diagnostic testing to determine equipment malfunctions.
Perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, and follow up on driver write-ups by making repairs as necessary.
Perform general cutting and welding as necessary.
Make road calls to repair equipment as necessary.
Assist in 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 the status of current assignments 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 requires 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.