Class B Diesel Mechanic Technician

Company: Performance Foodservice
Location: Kimball
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Class B Diesel Mechanic Technician at Performance Foodservice summary: The Class B Diesel Mechanic Technician performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections on medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and refrigeration units to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role requires diagnostic skills, use of computerized systems, and thorough documentation of work orders. Benefits include competitive pay, health coverage starting day one, and opportunities for growth within a food distribution company. Job Description: Position Details: $25.00 per hour or more depending on experience 4 day work week; 10 hour shifts Tuesday-Friday Benefits Day 1 of Employment! Free Uniforms and Boot Allowance Position located in Rice, MN 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: Perform preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter dolly under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicates and interacts with co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and to keep current on Work Orders for all repairs and parts used daily. The position will be required to perform road call services as needed. Primary Responsibilities: Complete and perform preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units) as well as identifying root causes of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required. Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as “roadworthy”. Complete thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system. Install, replace, and repair onboard computers. Inspect 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. Perform 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. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience Required Experience: 2 years 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 A/C refrigeration 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. Awards and Accolades Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement . Keywords: Diesel mechanic, preventative maintenance, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, truck repairs, fleet maintenance, computerized diagnostics, air brake repair, refrigeration unit repair, vehicle inspection

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