Diesel Mechanic Helper-3rd Shift

Diesel Mechanic Helper - 3rd Shift Springfield, Massachusetts (MA) Full

Time 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. Position Details: \$28.00 per hour, depending upon experience

Wednesday 11:30pm - 5:30am and Thursday - Saturday 5:30pm - 5:30am

Benefits Day 1 of Employment! Free Uniforms and Annual Boot Allowance 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: Assist in

troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, adjusting and

modifying 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. 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: Review work schedule, perform

safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work

and prepare for operations. Work from preventative maintenance

schedules, various checklists, manuals, diagrams, specifications,

vehicle file and instructions. Assist in performing regular scheduled

tractor inspections, complete checklists, troubleshoot and make routine

repairs as required. Perform major repair work to tractors and trailers,

disassemble, remove, repair or replace defective parts or components of

gas or diesel engines, transmissions, steering mechanisms, ignition,

electrical and hydraulic systems, air conditioning, refrigeration

controls and units, clutches, brakes and mechanical or electrical

operating units. Assist in servicing and repairing refrigeration units,

repair engines, repair leaks, replace tubing, condensers, thermal

controls, and recharge units with approved refrigerant gas. Operate

electric arc welding equipment to repair ramps, ladders and tripods,

repair or construct new cargo bars. Assist on road service trips,

maintain required logs, records, checklists and reports, maintain garage

tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly manner Required

Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience 6-12

months interpret data requiring advanced skills knowledge equivalent to

6-12 months training in truck/automotive maintenance; wide variety of

drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of meters and

diagnostic equipment. Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years interpret data

requiring advanced skills knowledge equivalent to 1-2 years training in

truck/automotive maintenance; wide variety of drawings, specifications,

charts, tables, various tyes of meters and diagnostic equipment.