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Class B Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice, Houston, TX, United States


$30.00 per hour or more based on experience
Free Uniforms, Annual Safety Boot Allowance, and Benefits Day 1 of Employment!

Job Description
Perform preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter dolly under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicate and interact with co-workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and keeping current on Work Orders for all repairs and parts used daily. The position will be required to perform road call services as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed “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 they are in proper operating condition, replacing parts as necessary.

Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, lubricating equipment and machinery, using hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, precision instruments) and power tools (pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, jacks, hoists).

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience: 2+ years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM’s, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in A/C refrigeration

Compensation
$30.00 per hour or more based on experience

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