Diesel Fleet Technician II-Thermo King Reefer Technician - Sysco Chicago; R256699
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Company
US0024 Sysco Chicago, Inc.
Job SummaryTo provide safe, reliable and cost-efficient vehicles by performing quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as expert diagnosis and repair to prevent breakdowns on the road, reduce vehicle downtime, and improve fleet reliability.
Responsibilities- 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 other company-owned equipment—in accordance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies.
- Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles—including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and 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 other company-owned equipment.
- 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), 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.
- Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs.
- Proficient in electrical meter testing.
- Knowledge of controls and electricity (DC distribution center low voltage).
- Electric motor knowledge (DC).
- Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.
- Education: Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training and High school diploma or GED.
- Experience: 2-year training and 1 year of experience or 3 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair; current and valid driver's license.
- Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Annual Inspector Certification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Brake Inspector Certification, Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities - ASE certifications;
Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (Preferred, Not Required) - 609 HVAC Certification
- Professional
Skills:- Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers.
- Must provide own tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary for all maintenance, repair, and diagnostics.
- Expert knowledge of all vehicle systems and components.
- Moderate knowledge of diagnosis and repair of electrical systems.
- Moderate skill in preventive maintenance inspections and repair.
- Basic knowledge of welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG).
- Basic computer skills and knowledge.
- Moderate knowledge of DOT (FMCSA) regulations.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
- Basic knowledge of environmental regulations.
- Excellent hand and finger dexterity for wrenches, hand tools, and other shop equipment.
- Specific vision abilities—including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to operate various pieces of equipment.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, push/pull, lift/carry, grasp tools, perform repetitive motions with wrenches and hand tools.
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone. The employee must frequently sit and reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs.
Work EnvironmentThe associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call. The job may require occasional travel to other operating companies or the corporate office for training or business continuity. Exposure to wet, hot, cold, humid…
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