Technician / Diesel Mechanic Sign on Bonus - Des Plaines, IL, United States - SYSCO

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    US0024 Sysco Chicago, Inc.

    Minimum Level of Education:
    High School or Equivalent
    Part Time


    Travel Percentage:
    Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

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

    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
    Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

    High school diploma or GED required
    Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required)

    Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training
    ~5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair

    Certifications, Licenses and/or Registrations
    ASE certifications & Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks
    Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment
    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
    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 diagnostics

    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 Repair work requires excellent hand and finger dexterity used for wrenches, hand tools, and other shop equipment.

    Ability to operate various pieces of equipment
    Frequently works outdoors.

    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.).
    Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution.

    With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

    Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.