Diesel Fleet Mechanic – CDL Class A

Elizabeth, New Jersey
Performance Foodservice
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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Position Details:

• Multiple Shifts Available (Mon.-Fri. 6AM-2:30PM or 2PM-10:30PM & Sun.-Thurs. 10PM-6:30AM)
• Pay Starts at $30-$38 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

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 Summary:

Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, replace, adjust and modify company vehicles, vans, pick-up trucks, tractors, trailers and various types of refrigeration, air conditioning and temperature control equipment, including structural metal repair and painting of tractors and trailers, as well as performing road service and preventative maintenance duties following standard accepted methods, practices and procedures in emergency and non-emergency situations and ensuring all safety and quality standards are met. May provide guidance to Mechanic, Fleet Helper. Communicates and interacts with co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered

accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Performs all preventive maintenance and mechanic work on all company trucks and trailers to minimize the effect on deliveries.

• Performs oil changes when necessary
• Lubricates chassis, trans, wheel hubs, rear axles, and 5th wheels
• Checks the batteries on tractor and trailers
• Checks and replaces belts as necessary
• Checks and replaces brake shoes as necessary

• Checks and replaces wheel bearings as necessary
• Checks and replaces clutches as necessary
• Checks for electrical problems
• Maintains anti-freeze as needed
• Replaces starters, alternators and generators

• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Works always in a safe manner
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

1-2 years Interpret data requiring advanced skills knowledge equivalent to 1-3 years training in truck/automotive maintenance; wide variety of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of meters and diagnostic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates/2-year technical: Vocational / Trade School Diploma preferred.

2-4 years Interpret data requiring advanced skills knowledge equivalent to 2-4 years training in truck/automotive maintenance; wide variety of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of meters and diagnostic equipment.

Commercial Driver’s License Preferred – Class A

EEO Statement

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, sexual 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 .