Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III

Overview

Job Summary:

To provide safe, reliable and cost-efficient vehicles by performing quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as performing expert diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle downtime and improve total fleet reliability.

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment within planned time tolerances to maximize safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment in accordance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies (including all state-required inspections and frequencies).
• Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units (Reefer), lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair to refrigeration units (Reefer).
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups timely and efficiently.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition systems, 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 orders.
• Mentor, teach and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility.
• May perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are not accessible.
• Proficient in electrical meter testing; knowledge of controls and electric DC low voltage;
• Electric motor knowledge (DC).
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required)

• Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training
• 2-year school and 4 years of experience OR
• 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair

• Annual Inspector Certification Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
• Brake Inspector Certification Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
• ASE certifications & Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks
• EPA section 608 (Core & Type II) and 609 HVAC & Refrigeration Certification

• Expert knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components
• Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment
• Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of refrigeration systems
• Expert knowledge and skill in Preventive Maintenance Inspections and repair
• Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG)
• Moderate computer skills and knowledge
• Expert knowledge of all DOT FMCSA regulations
• Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations
• Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers
• The technician must provide own tools; diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco as needed

• Regularly sit, stand, walk and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl as part of duties
• Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Operate various pieces of equipment; may require repetitive motion with wrenches and hand tools

• Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; confined spaces
• Non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call
• May travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; noise level usually moderate