Fleet Mechanic

Company: Sysco
Location: Nashville
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Master Level MechanicUp to $7,500 Sign on bonus for new hiresShift Differential of $2-$3 per hour depending on shift start time***This is either a 2nd shift 2pm - 10:30 pm Sun -Thur OR 3rd shift 10:30pm to 7:00am Sun - Thurs. The manager can work with you on which shift best fits your needs.PAY: up to $38.00 per hour based on experienceBOOT and TOOL allowancesFull time career with excellent benefitsStrong Stable Company! - Shift your career today to SYSCO!RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment with in planned time tolerances to maximize the 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. (Includes 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 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 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 (distribution center) low voltage
• Electric motor knowledge (DC)
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.QUALIFICATIONSPreferred Education
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required)Preferred Experience
    • 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair
    • Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training
    • 4 years of experience and 2-year schoolPreferred 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 CertificationProfessional 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 safety regulations
        • Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations
        • Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEM's and component manufacturers
        • The technician must provide own and provide all tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary to perform all maintenance repair and diagnosticsPhysical Demands
          • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
          • The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
          • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
          • 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 must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
          • The employee is Repair work requires excellent hand and finger dexterity used for wrenches, hand tools, and other shop equipment.
          • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
          • Ability to operate various pieces of equipment
          • Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach
          • Ability to push/pull
          • Ability to lift /carry
          • Ability to grasp tools
          • Ability to perform Repetitive motion: wrenches and hand tools
          • Working conditions: Frequently works outdoors.Working Conditions
            • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
            • The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
            • The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
            • The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
            • The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
            • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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