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Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician - Apprentice

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: Sysco
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22 - 25 USD Hourly USD 22.00 25.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician - Apprentice with 5K sign on

Company: US0068 Sysco Grand Rapids, LLC

Zip Code: 49512

Minimum Level of

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Minimum Years of

Experience:

3 Years

Employment Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: 0

Are you mechanically inclined? Looking for a new career? We are willing to train you in Diesel Repair.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience

Excellent positions with full benefits

Move your career forward with SYSCO today!

Position Summary

To assist Fleet Technician II and Fleet Technician III in providing safe, reliable and cost efficient vehicles by learning to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as learning to diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle down time and improve total fleet reliability.

Responsibilities

A. Learn to perform required inspections and preventive maintenance under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet manager on vehicles and equipment to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.

1. 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 under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager in accordance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies. (Includes all state required inspections and frequencies).

2. Learn to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods under the guidance of fleet technician II & III, fleet supervisor or manager on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light duty vehicles and any other company owned equipment.

3. 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.

B. Learn to perform maintenance repairs on all vehicles under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager such as inspections, scheduled repairs, malfunctions and road-call repairs in a safe, efficient, timely and quality manner.

1. 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.

2. 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 systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager.

3. 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.

4. Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager

Education and Experience
  • Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training 2 year school (preferred)
  • 1 to 3 years of fleet maintenance and repair preferred (No experience required)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current and valid drivers license (CDL Preferred)
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
Qualifications
  • 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 and component manufacturers
  • Apprentice will be required to complete Sysco SIU training modules for safety and other required courses.
Physical Demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit and…
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