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Perdue Farms, Inc. Diesel Fleet Technician in Dillon, South Carolina
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.
Summary
This 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 : Sunday- Thursday 3pm to 1130pm
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Will 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 proficient
Engine emission components
Cab and chassis
Welding
Preventative Maintenance
External Engine Components
HVAC
Ability 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 Education
Required : High School graduate or equivalent
Preferred : Minimum one-year technical training at an Accredited Technical School.
Experience Requirements
1+ years experience
Must have a valid driver's' license. CDL A preferred
Demonstrated experience monitoring and meeting PM schedules and operating repair shop equipment
Good written and oral communication skills
Excellent communication skills, bringing demonstrated abilities of building solid relationships with all levels
Some computer skills
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Intermittent 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.