3rd Shift Full Time - Fleet Technician

Gordon Food Service•Springfield, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring a Fleet Technician to maintain its private, company-owned fleet of more than 3,000 tractors and trailers, including refrigeration units. The role is based at 4980 Gateway Blvd. in Springfield, Ohio, and is open to candidates at the Apprentice or Skilled level. A Skilled technician requires less supervision for typical diagnosis and repairs, though work may be reviewed or inspected by a supervisor or mentoring Master technician. The position works Sunday through Thursday on the third shift, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Fleet Technicians inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, and related equipment. They also perform preventative maintenance, make road calls, operate and move vehicles and equipment, complete reports, and follow safety procedures. Gordon Food Service offers benefits beginning on the first day, weekly pay, wellness reimbursement, and profit sharing and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

Apprentice level: Basic mechanical knowledge.
Skilled level: Able to properly inspect frames, pintle boxes, and side rails.
Skilled level: Able to identify major components.
Skilled level: Competent using Fleet Focus.
Skilled level: Able to perform GFS Preventative Maintenance (PM) inspections.
Skilled level: Able to diagnose and repair components such as starters, alternators, and batteries.
Skilled level: Able to diagnose and repair lighting issues.
Skilled level: Has completed the first half of Volvo Online Training (modules C and D).
Skilled level: Able to weld steel.
Skilled level: Able 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 inspections and preventative maintenance, and follow up on driver write-ups to make necessary repairs.
Perform general cutting and welding as necessary.
Make road calls to repair equipment as necessary.
Assist with repairs to 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 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 and/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.