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Diesel Technician

Gordon Food Service664 open roles

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Imperial, Pennsylvania
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Gordon Food Service postings stay open a median of 29 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 57.8%60 days
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Gordon Food Service median: 29 days open

The posting

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Fleet Technician

Location:

Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers. Our 11 fleet shops across the US maintain over 3,000 tractors and trailers (reefer units) for our private, company-owned fleet.

As a Fleet 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. We are open to a Apprentice or Skilled Tech!

Schedule:

Pay: x per hour. Depending on experience

  • Plus an monthly bonus incentives

Total Rewards at GFS

  • Affordable benefits plans start on day one!
  • Weekly pay
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
  • Emergency child and elder care
  • 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

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 the 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 promptly and communicates the status of current assignments to management.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
  • Operates all equipment safely and efficiently.
  • 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

  • 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)

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)

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

  • Desktop or laptop computer
  • Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine
  • Google Apps (Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc...)
  • Telephone & voicemail
  • Powered Industrial Vehicles
  • Various power and hand tools

Educational & Experience Requirements

Type or Field of Study, if needed

Required

All Levels

High School / Equivalent

x

Apprentice Level

Diesel college or trade school degree in progress

Skilled Level

Graduate of an accredited Heavy Truck / Diesel Technology School OR one year applicable diesel repair experience

x

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

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