Diesel Technician

About the Role

Gordon Food Service operates 11 fleet shops across the US, maintaining over 3,000 tractors and trailers. This role is for a Fleet Technician at the Skilled level, requiring less supervision for typical diagnosis and repairs. The company is open to Apprentice or Skilled technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs Diesel engines, Gas Engines, refrigeration units, and all related systems/components for heavy-duty tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic testing to determine malfunctions.
• Conducts daily inspections and preventative maintenance, addressing driver write-ups.
• Performs general cutting and welding as necessary.
• Makes road calls to repair equipment.
• Assists in the repair of shop equipment, including garage doors and power tools.
• Determines if rolling stock is safe to operate or requires servicing.
• Completes all reporting accurately and promptly, communicating assignment status to management.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Operates all equipment safely and efficiently.
• Drives vehicles and moves equipment within the shop.
• Delivers or picks up technicians at vendors when equipment needs additional service.
• May drive a company vehicle to another garage or to meet another fleet technician for parts.
• Follows all safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Fleet Focus
• Google Apps (Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)
• Desktop or laptop computer
• Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine
• Telephone & voicemail
• Powered Industrial Vehicles
• Various power and hand tools

Qualifications

Apprentice Level

• Basic mechanical knowledge

Skilled Level

• Able to properly inspect frames, pintle boxes, and side rails.
• Able to identify major components.
• Competent using Fleet Focus.
• Able to perform GFS Preventative Maintenance (PM) inspection.
• Able to diagnose and repair components (e.g., starters, alternators, batteries).
• Able to diagnose and repair lighting issues.
• Has completed the first half of Volvo Online Training (modules C & D).
• Able to weld steel.
• Able to diagnose and repair brake systems, explaining service and emergency sides.
• Completed Emissions Component training.
• Qualifies for brake and annual inspection certification (1 year experience or attended certified PM program).

Educational & Experience Requirements

• High School / Equivalent (Required for all levels).
• Apprentice Level: Diesel college or trade school degree in progress.
• Skilled Level: Graduate of an accredited Heavy Truck / Diesel Technology School OR one year applicable diesel repair experience.

Certifications (Skilled Level)

• Holland Fifth Wheel Training (Certificate)
• Stemco Wheel End Training (Certificate)
• Michelin Tire Training (Certificate)
• 608/609 A/C Certification
• Underground Storage Tank (UST) Class C Operator (Certificate)
• Hoist Operation (Certificate)