Diesel Fleet Technician

Diesel Fleet Technician I

Sysco
, Kent, WA

To assist Fleet Technician II and III in providing safe, reliable and cost‑efficient vehicles by learning to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs, diagnosing and repairing as required to prevent breakdowns, reducing vehicle downtime, and improving total fleet reliability.

• 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 safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Learn to perform maintenance repairs on all vehicles under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or managers such as inspections, scheduled repairs, malfunctions, and road‑call repairs in a safe, efficient, timely and quality manner.
• 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.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions, 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 under guidance.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work order using complaint, cause, and correction format under guidance.
• Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs.

• Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training 2‑year school (preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent required

• No experience required
• Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred)

• 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.
• 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 OEMs and component manufacturers
• Apprentice will be required to complete Sysco SIU training modules for safety and other required courses.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Repair work requires excellent hand and finger dexterity for wrenches, hand tools, and other shop equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• Works non‑traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on‑call.
• May occasionally be required to travel to other operating companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate.
• May be exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Internship

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

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