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Fleet Technician

Gordon Food Service • Shepherdsville, KY • 17h ago

Experience Required None

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation $7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week 40

Number Of Positions 1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements First (Day)

Job Description Position Summary:

Repairs and maintains all heavy tractor, trailer, refrigeration units, and converter dolly units.

A technician at the Apprentice (entry) level is just beginning a career in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair. Apprentice technicians may be capable, but are limited to the most basic diagnosis and repairs. Direct supervision and training are required at this level. (GFS expects employees hired at this level to progress to the Skilled level technician.)

A technician at the Skilled (basic skill) level requires less supervision direction and/or assistance to make typical GFS diagnosis and repairs. Any diagnosis or repair made by a Skilled technician may need to be reviewed and/or inspected by a supervisor or a mentoring Master technician. (GFS expects employees working at this level to progress to the Certified level technician.)

A technician at the Certified (advanced skill) level is capable of correctly making most common fault diagnosis and properly performing most common repairs with limited supervision or direction, and with the occasional assistance of another individual. (No Requirement to move beyond CERTIFIED level.)

A technician at the Master (journeyman skill) level is fully capable of correctly making any diagnosis and properly performing any repair without the supervision, direction, or assistance of another individual.

Essential Functions:

Inspects, maintains and repairs Diesel engines, Gas Engines, refrigeration units, and all systems/components related to heavy duty tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units.

Performs and interprets diagnostic testing to determine malfunctions on all equipment @types.

Performs daily inspection and preventative maintenance of equipment and follow-up on driver's write-ups to make repairs as necessary.

Performs general cutting and welding as necessary.

Makes road calls to repair equipment as necessary.

Assists in repair of shop equipment including garage doors and all power tools.

Determines if rolling stock is safe to operate or needs to be serviced.

Completes all reporting accurately and in a timely manner and communicates status of current assignment to management.

Maintains a clean and organized work environment.

Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Drives vehicles and moves equipment in, out, and around the shop.

Delivers and/or picks up techs at vendors when equipment needs additional service.

May be required to drive a company vehicle to another garage or to meet another fleet technician for parts.

Follows all safety protocols.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Apprentice Level

Basic mechanical knowledge

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)

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 (i.e. starters, alternators, batteries, etc...)

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 system (also able to explain Service side and Emergency side)

Has completed Emissions Component training

Qualifies for brake and annual inspection certification (1 yr exp or attended certified PM program)

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Job Type Full time

Benefits Offered Not specified

Veteran Preference No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R-425

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