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Diesel Technician

TexasOnsiteFull TimePosted 12 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • PM's
  • tire & wheel
  • diagnosis
  • computerized diagnostics
  • electrical troubleshooting
  • electronic component repair
  • A/C refrigeration
  • reefer units
  • Enterprise Asset Management system

Nice to have

  • Vector
  • Carrier
  • welding equipment
  • jacks and hoists

Role summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Diesel Technician to diagnose and repair medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and maintenance vehicles. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, inspecting critical components, and ensuring compliance with trucking regulations. Responsibilities include documenting all repairs and maintenance through an online system, installing/repairing onboard computers, and using various hand and power tools. The position requires 5-7 years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle repair, including diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting, with a minimum of 2 years in A/C refrigeration. A High School Diploma/GED is required. Preferred qualifications include 2 years of A/C refrigeration experience and a 608 certification.

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 customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Position Details:
  • Flexible 4 or 5 day work schedule, starting at 8:00pm
  • $32.00 per hour or more based on experience
  • Free Uniforms, Annual Safety Boot Allowance, and Benefits Day 1 of Employment!
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 Purpose:
Responsible for diagnosing and repairing medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter 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 keeping the 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) as well as, identifying 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
  • 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
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Required Experience: 5 - 7 Years
5+ 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 a minimum of 2 years’ experience in A/C refrigeration.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience: 2 years of proven experience in A/C Refrigeration

Preferred Professional Certification(s): 608 certification

Proficient in Vector or Carrier Refrigerated Units requiring a 608 Certification

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.
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