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Sysco

Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III

Sysco, New Braunfels, Texas, United States, 78130

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Pay: up to $35.00-$42.21 per hour, based on experience 3rd Shift available: Sunday-Thursday 9:30pm-6:00am $600 annual Tool Allowance, Annual Boot Allowance, Outstanding benefits: www.syscobenefits.com Excellent full-time career with a stable and growing company – Move your career FORWARD with Sysco Foods!

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

Responsibilities

Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment within planned time tolerances to maximize safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the fleet lifecycle.

Perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light‑duty vehicles, and other company‑owned equipment in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles, including refrigeration units (Reefer), lift‑gates, and other equipment.

Perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles.

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 engines, transmissions, clutches, drive‑line, differential, steering, 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, controls and electric (DC distribution center low voltage), electric motor knowledge (DC), and complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

Qualifications Education

High school diploma or GED required

Current and valid driver's license (CDL preferred, not required)

Experience

Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training

2‑year school and 4 years of experience OR 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair

Certifications, Licenses and 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 certification

Professional 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 computerized diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers

The technician must provide own tools and all diagnostic equipment; major tools are provided by Sysco.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers on computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone.

Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl.

Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

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

Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Ability to operate various equipment, stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, push/pull, lift/carry, grasp tools, perform repetitive motion with wrenches and hand tools.

Working conditions: frequently outdoors.

Working Conditions

Exposure to wet, hot, extreme cold, and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; confined spaces.

Non‑traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call.

Occasional travel to other operating companies or corporate office as business needs dictate.

Exposure to high, precarious places and confined spaces.

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Noise level usually moderate.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Food and Beverage Services

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