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Diesel Mechanic Level II Springfield, Massachusetts (MA) Full Time 2nd Shift 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: \$23.00 and up depending upon experience Sunday thru Wednesday 2nd shift Position Purpose: We value the safety of our associates! The Diesel Technician - Class B keeps our associates safe by repairing, maintaining, and overhauling all company fleet diesel equipment to ensure a safe operation for associates\' usage and ensure compliance standards are met. Primary Responsibilities: The Diesel Technician - Class B performs preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and convertor dollies under minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: Completes and performs preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units). Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required. Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as \"roadworthy\". Completes thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system. Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers. Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition which may require replacement of parts. Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery requiring the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists. Trains/provides guidance to other Mechanics. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or State Approved Equivalent 3 - 5 years experience of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM\'s, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in refrigeration. Preferred Qualifications Associates/2-Year Technical Degree / Vocational / Trade School Diploma 5 - 7 years experience of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM\'s, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in refrigeration Preferred certifications in tire & wheel, brakes, AC &/or EPA, DOT inspections, transmissions, engines, ASE Heavy Duty DOT physical