Diesel Technician 2nd Shift

Gordon Food Service

Lithia Springs, GAOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$22 to $31
an hour
Location
Lithia Springs, GA
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 23
2 days ago
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About the company

Gordon Food Service

Food & beverages · 10,001+ employees

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.

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What you'll do

  • Inspects, maintains, and repairs diesel engines, gas engines, refrigeration units, and related systems
  • Performs and interprets diagnostic testing to determine malfunctions
  • Performs daily inspections and preventative maintenance and follows up on driver write-ups
  • Performs general cutting and welding as necessary
  • Makes road calls to repair equipment as necessary
  • Determines if rolling stock is safe to operate or needs to be serviced
  • Completes reporting accurately and communicates assignment status to management
  • Operates equipment safely and drives vehicles and moves equipment around the shop

What you need

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver's license
  • Ability to communicate in English, writing, speaking, and reading
  • Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 pounds
  • Diesel tractor trailer experience (preferred)

Key skills

Basic mechanical knowledgeFleet FocusPreventative MaintenanceDiagnostic testingDiesel maintenanceWeldingVolvo Online TrainingEnglish

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Perks

  • Affordable benefits plans
  • Weekly pay
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Profit sharing
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Emergency child and elder care
  • Tool allowance
  • Boot allowance

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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) Fleet/Diesel Technician Location : 1500 N. River Road, Lithia Springs, GA Do you have a passion for automotive and diesel maintenance? Our 11 fleet shops across the US maintain over 3,000 tractors and trailers (reefer units) for our private, company-owned fleet. Gordon Food Service delivers daily to restaurants, healthcare operations, and schools so our customers depend on us- and we depend on our fleet techs for excellence! Take advantage of extensive onboarding and continuous training to keep your skills up to date. Earn hourly rates, not flat rates; we pay you for the time it takes to complete the job the right way. We offer lifts for your safety, a clean organized parts room, and we provide the heavier specialty tools; you just bring the basics. Be part of a skilled team that offers respect, expertise, and professional development. Schedule : 2nd shift, 4 days per week Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts Pay : Earn up to $31.60/hour. Our apprentice, skilled, certified, and master technicians are paid based on experience ranging from $22.16-28.45/hour, plus a $1.50/hour incentive. Additional $1.00/hour shift differential for both 2nd and 3rd shifts. Additional $0.65/hour CDL A bonus. Annual $1,000 tool allowance and $150 boot allowance, plus a quarterly safety bonus Total Rewards at GFS Affordable benefits plans start day one! Weekly pay Wellness reimbursement Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here! Does this look like you? You must be 18 years of age or older Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver's license Diesel tractor trailer experience preferred Ability to communicate in English– writing, speaking, and reading Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 pounds Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply 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 talent@gfs.com 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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