Diesel Mechanic Technician A

$52,000 - $62,400/Yr

Performance Food Group - Little Rock, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Little Rock, AR

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Diesel Mechanic Technician A is responsible for ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of the company's fleet diesel equipment. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational requirements. The technician works under minimal supervision and plays a crucial role in supporting the food distribution system by keeping vehicles in optimal condition.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision.
• Completes overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmissions.
• Performs preventative maintenance on fleet diesel equipment, including tractors and refrigeration units.
• Identifies root causes of failures and performs necessary repairs.
• Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, and wheel bearings to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration before being deemed roadworthy.
• Documents work orders for repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers.
• Performs routine maintenance such as oil changes and battery checks using hand and power tools.
• Trains and provides guidance to other mechanics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or State Approved Equivalent.
• 5 - 7 years of experience in medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair, including PMs, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in refrigeration and/or overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmissions.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates/2-Year Technical Degree.
• 7 - 10 years of proven experience in medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair, including PMs, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Preferred certifications in tire & wheel, brakes, AC and/or EPA, engine rebuild, DOT inspections, transmissions, engines, ASE Heavy Duty.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Growth opportunities.