Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform required inspections and preventive maintenance under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet manager on vehicles and equipment.
• Learn to perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
• Learn to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
• Learn to perform quality maintenance repairs under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any company-owned equipment.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work order using complaint, cause, and correction format under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager.
• Address all driver vehicle inspection report write-ups timely, efficiently and correctly the first time under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager.
• Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Education: Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training (2-year school preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: No experience required
• Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred)
• Professional Skills: Basic knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components; Basic knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment; Basic knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG); Basic computer skills and knowledge
• Technicians must own and provide all tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary to perform all maintenance inspections, repair and diagnostics.
• Apprentice will have performance reviews regularly to determine areas of improvement and areas that require additional training and development.
• Annual Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred, Not Required): Brake Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred, Not Required); ASE certifications - Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (Preferred, Not Required); 609 HVAC Certification (Preferred, Not Required); Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEM’s and component manufacturers
• Apprentice will be required to complete Sysco SIU training modules for safety and other required courses.