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Sysco

Fleet Technician III

Sysco, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Job Summary 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.

Responsibilities

Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment within 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).

Electric motor knowledge (DC).

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/or 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 computer‑based diagnostic software for OEMs 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.

Physical Demands

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

Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Frequently requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending or crawling.

Occasionally required to sit and must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

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

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

Ability to operate various pieces of equipment.

Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach.

Ability to push/pull.

Ability to lift/carry.

Ability to grasp tools.

Ability to perform repetitive motion: wrenches and hand tools.

Working conditions: frequently works outdoors.

Working Conditions

May be occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.

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

May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or corporate office as business needs dictate.

Possibly exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.

May be exposed 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

Location: Lexington, SC | Salary: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00

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