Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Position Details:

• $25.00 per hour or more depending on experience

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Summary:

Responsible for diagnosing and repairing medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, convertor dolly and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicates and interacts with co-workers. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and to keep current the work orders for all repairs and parts used daily. The position will be required to perform road call services as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

Complete overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmission

Complete and perform preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units) as well as, idenfiying root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required

Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition which may require replacement of parts

Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as 'roadworthy'

Complete thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system

Install, replace, and repair onboard computers

Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition

Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists

Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery requiring the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists

Train other employees

Perform other related duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent

1 - 2 years' experience



Interpret data requiring advanced skills knowledge equivalent to 1-3 years training in truck/automotive maintenance

Wide variety of drawings, specifications, charts, tables,

various types of meters and diagnostic equipment

Preferred Qualifications

CDL license

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the 'Company') provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the 'EEO is the Law' poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.