Diesel Fleet Technician

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the private fleet for Perdue Foods. With a team of safety-minded, professional drivers, we re delivering on the promise of customer service and reliability. PTI is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation.SummaryThis position requires the level of knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, repair and order parts for vehicles and equipment. This individual must have the ability to effectively work and communicate with employees and customers. Requirements include daily safety inspections, minimal reworks, and maintaining production standards. Attention will be on timeliness and quality of repairs. Required to maintain a clean and orderly work area.Schedule: Monday - Friday8am to 5pmPrincipal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesWill be responsible for satisfactorily completing safety training and annual technical training as determined by fleet manager.Operate equipment to verify proper operation; identify problem and cause of failure through logical troubleshooting steps and determine corrective action through the inspections of failed parts.Utilize shop computer for the diagnosis of equipment for Mack, Volvo, International, Hendrickson and any OEM Supplier as needed.Ability to utilize applicable software and pass ongoing online training.Must have appropriate mechanic tool set.Must follow all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations and use appropriate safety equipment.Ensures work orders are properly completed and work repair task description is accurate to work completed.Ensure safe use of power and hand-held tools.Move vehicles safely between job and work area.Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.Proficiently remove, clean, repair, reinstall and adjust vehicle components, such as:Brakes and Air System Electrical Driveline components Suspension and Drivetrain Hydraulics Internal engine components Scan tool/laptop proficientEngine emission componentsCab and chassisWeldingPreventative MaintenanceExternal Engine ComponentsHVACAbility to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.Perform Road calls and emergency services as necessary in all weather.Select appropriate course of action for repairs.Evaluate completed work prior to release.Ability to train and lead other technicians in completing repair assignments.The above duties are not meant to restrict initiative but rather to define minimum activities. These duties may be altered to suit the needs of the company as required.Minimum EducationRequired: High School graduate or equivalentPreferred:Minimum one-year technical training at an Accredited Technical School.Experience Requirements1+ years experienceMust have a valid driver's' license. CDL A preferredDemonstrated experience monitoring and meeting PM schedules and operating repair shop equipmentGood written and oral communication skillsExcellent communication skills, bringing demonstrated abilities of building solid relationships with all levelsSome computer skillsEnvironmental Factors and Physical RequirementsIntermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, lifting of light and heavy objects. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs. Required to sit, stand, walk use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, hear, to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell. Must be able to lay on back on a mechanic's dolly to work underneath motor vehicle equipment. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Associate must be free of any conditions which result in temporary loss of consciousness or ability to reason. Work is performed with exposure to noise, chemicals, noxious odors gases, poor ventilation, inclement weather, dirt, grease, dust and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.