Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician II

Sysco
Des Plaines, IL

Company: US0024 Sysco Chicago, Inc.

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 60016

Travel Percentage: 0

Compensation Range:

$25.24 - $37.84

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state-specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience, and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
  • The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.
  • Factors that may be used to determine the rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience, and other individualized factors.

Bonus Percentage:
OVERVIEW:

  • We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.
  • We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
  • Pay: $25.24-$37.84 per hour based on experience
  • Sign-on Bonus for new hires up to $7,500
  • Schedules Available:
    • Day Shift: 3-day work week Thursday – Saturday
    • Day Shift: 4-day work week Wednesday – Saturday
  • ⁠Night Shift Differential: $2.00 Per Hour
  • Uniforms Paid For
  • $600.00 Annual Boot and Tool allowance
  • Outstanding benefits -
  • Training provided to include OEM training, Thermo King Training, and EPA training
  • Excellent full-time career with a stable and growing company
  • Move your Career FORWARD with SYSCO FOODS!

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicles by performing quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs, as well as performing expert diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on the road, reduce vehicle downtime, and improve total fleet reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment with in planned time tolerances to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
  • Perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment in accordance with all federal, state, and local legal and regulatory agencies. (Includes all state-required inspections and frequencies).
  • Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
  • Perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any company-owned equipment.
  • Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write ups timely and efficiently.
  • Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions, and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems, and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Follow procedure,s including documenting all work performed on work orders.
  • Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs
  • Proficient in electrical meter testing
  • Knowledge of controls and electric (DC (distribution center) low voltage
  • Electric motor knowledge (DC)
  • Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education :

  • Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training
  • High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

  • 2-year school and 1 year of experience, or 3 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair
  • Current and valid driver's license.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

  • Annual Inspector Certification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Brake Inspector Certification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • ASE certifications; Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (Preferred, Not Required)
  • 609 HVAC Certification

Professional Skills:

  • Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers
  • Must provide own and provide all tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary to perform all maintenance, repair, and diagnostics
  • Expert knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components
  • Moderate knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment
  • Moderate knowledge and skill in Preventive Maintenance Inspections and repair
  • Basic knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG)
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge
  • Moderate knowledge of all DOT (FMCSA) regulations
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
  • Basic knowledge of environmental regulations
  • The employee is Repair work requires excellent hand and finger dexterity used for wrenches, hand tools, and other shop equipment.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to operate various pieces of equipment
  • Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach
  • Ability to push/pull
  • Ability to lift /carry
  • Ability to grasp tools
  • Ability to perform Repetitive motion: wrenches and hand tools

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit and must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

Work Environment:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold, and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical part,s and may be required to work in confined spaces.
  • The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
  • The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
  • The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
  • The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Frequently works outdoors.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

About Sysco:

The Sysco StorySysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers around the world.The Sysco FamilySysco is the world’s global foodservice leader. Our robust international network supports customers in 90 different countries around the world. Today, Sysco encompasses four business groups:BROADLINE SPECIALTY COMPANIES INTERNATIONAL SYGMABroadlineThe largest segment of our business, our broadline OpCos distribute a full line of food products and a wide variety of non-food products to both independent and chain restaurant customers and other "away-from-home" locations such as healthcare and educational facilities. Locally focused, our broadline OpCos are able to provide the hands-on customer service that sets us apart.

Posted 2025-11-11

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