Sysco · 1 day ago
Reefer Technician
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expSysco is a leading foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Reefer Technician to ensure the safety and reliability of their fleet. The role involves performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on vehicles, particularly focusing on refrigeration units, to minimize downtime and enhance fleet reliability.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
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, refrigeration units (Reefer), 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
Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair to refrigeration units (Reefer)
Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write ups timely, and efficiently
Diagnose 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 procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders
Mentor, teach and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility
May perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are not accessible
Proficient in electrical meter testing
Knowledge of controls and electric (DC low voltage)
Electric motor knowledge (DC)
Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed
Qualification
Required
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, refrigeration units (Reefer), 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
Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair to refrigeration units (Reefer)
Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write ups timely, and efficiently
Diagnose 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 procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders
Mentor, teach and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility
May perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are not accessible
Proficient in electrical meter testing
Knowledge of controls and electric (DC low voltage)
Electric motor knowledge (DC)
Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed
Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training 2-year school and 4 years of experience or 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair
High school diploma or GED required
Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required)
Annual Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Brake Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
EPA section 608 (Core & Type II) and 609 HVAC Refrigeration Certification
Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEM's and component manufacturers
The technician 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
Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment
Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of refrigeration systems
Expert knowledge and skill in Preventive Maintenance Inspections and repair
Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG)
Moderate computer skills and knowledge
Expert knowledge of all DOT (FMCSA) regulations
Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
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
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, reach
Ability to push/pull
Ability to lift /carry
Ability to grasp tools
Ability to perform Repetitive motion: wrenches and hand tools
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts 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
Preferred
ASE certifications; Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (preferred not required)
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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