Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III - qualified

Position: Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III - Sign-On  Bonus Up to $7500 to qualified candidates
Location: Selma

Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III – Sign-On Bonus up to $7,500

Job Summary:

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $34.52 per hour based on experience
• Sign on bonus for new hires: $7,500
• Shift differential – 2nd shift $2.00, 3rd shift $3.00
• $600 yearly tool allowance
• $2,500 referral bonus
• Annual boot allowance
• Outstanding benefits at Sysco Benefits
• Excellent full‑time career with a stable and growing company
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment within planned time tolerances to maximize safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the fleet life cycle.
• Perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with all federal, state, and local legal and regulatory agencies.
• Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections on all fleet vehicles using company methods.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of refrigeration units.
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write‑ups timely and efficiently.
• Diagnose causes of malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications: engines, transmissions, clutches, drive‑line, differential, steering, suspension, fuel and ignition systems, exhaust systems, intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems, lift‑gate hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Document all work performed on work orders.
• Mentor and share expertise with Fleet Technicians I and II to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility.
• Perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are not available.
• Proficient in electrical meter testing.
• Knowledge of controls and electric (DC distribution center low voltage).
• Electric motor knowledge (DC).
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

Qualifications Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current and valid driver’s license (CDL preferred, not required)

Experience

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

Certifications, Licenses and/​or Registrations

• 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

Professional Skills

• 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 and environmental regulations
• Working knowledge of computer‑based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers
• The technician must provide their own and any tools needed for maintenance, repair and diagnostics; major tools are provided by Sysco.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and telephone.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl frequently.
• Excellent hand and finger dexterity for wrenches, hand tools, and shop equipment.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Operating various pieces of equipment; standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, grasping tools, and performing repetitive motion with wrenches and hand tools.
• Frequently works outdoors.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts may require working in confined spaces.
• Non‑traditional business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call.
• Occasional travel to other Operating Companies or corporate office as business needs dictate.
• Exposure to high, precarious places and confined spaces, fumes or airborne particles.
• Work environment noise level usually moderate.

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