Diesel Mechanic Technician Class B

  • Category: Mechanic Jobs
  • Location: Burlington, Kentucky
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 25K to 27K
  • Published on: 2025/09/21

Job highlights
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Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
3 - 5 years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM's, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in refrigeration
Benefits
The role offers competitive pay and benefits, fostering a safe and inclusive working environment with opportunities for growth
$30.00 per hour or more based on experience
Sunday-Thursday 6:00pm - 2:00am
$5,000 Sign on Bonus (Terms Apply)
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Responsibilities
The Diesel Mechanic Technician Class B is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the company's fleet diesel equipment to ensure safety and compliance
They perform preventative maintenance, conduct inspections, and diagnose issues with medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers
Primary Responsibilities: The Diesel Technician – Class B performs preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and convertor dollies under minimal supervision
Completes and performs preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units)
Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as “roadworthy”
Completes thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system
Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers
Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition which may require replacement of parts
Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery requiring the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists
Trains/provides guidance to other Mechanics
Performs other related duties as assigned
Job description
Diesel Mechanic Technician Class B At Performance Foodservice Summary

The Diesel Mechanic Technician Class B is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the company's fleet diesel equipment to ensure safety and compliance. They perform preventative maintenance, conduct inspections, and diagnose issues with medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, fostering a safe and inclusive working environment with opportunities for growth.

Job Description

Job Details
• $30.00 per hour or more based on experience
• Sunday-Thursday 6:00pm - 2:00am
• $5,000 Sign on Bonus (Terms Apply)

We Deliver the Goods:
• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

We value the safety of our associates! The Diesel Technician - Class B keeps our associates safe by repairing, maintaining, and overhauling all company fleet diesel equipment to ensure a safe operation for associates’ usage and ensure compliance standards are met.

Primary Responsibilities: The Diesel Technician – Class B performs preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and convertor dollies under minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
• Completes and performs preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units). Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required.
• Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as “roadworthy”.
• Completes thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers.
• Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition which may require replacement of parts.
• Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery requiring the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Trains/provides guidance to other Mechanics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

3 - 5 years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM's, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in refrigeration.

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, ****** orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

Keywords

Diesel Mechanic, Heavy-Duty Trucks, Preventative Maintenance, Vehicle Repair, Fleet Maintenance, Health and Safety, Mechanical Inspection, Diagnostic Troubleshooting, Engine Repair, Refrigeration Units


Company Name: Performance Foodservice

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