Fleet Technician

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods. PTI’s team is comprised of support staff and private fleet drivers.  All drivers and team members are safety-minded and deliver on our promise for customer service and reliability each day.  Perdue Transportation Inc. is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Drive reliable fleet operations by supporting safe, timely, and high-quality equipment repairs. As a Fleet Technician B, you will diagnose equipment failures, service and repair vehicles and components, maintain production standards, and help ensure work is completed in compliance with OEM specifications, DOT safety regulations, and company safety requirements. You will work with employees and customers while supporting a clean, orderly, and environmentally responsible work area. This role is ideal for a safety-focused, detail-oriented technician who works well in a team environment, communicates effectively, and takes accountability for quality repairs in a fast-paced fleet maintenance setting.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment failures, service equipment, and make repairs in compliance with OEM specifications and DOT safety regulations and requirements.
• Complete safety training and annual technical training as determined by the Fleet Manager.
• Dispose of failed parts, fluids, and other waste in an environmentally conscious manner.
• Work in a team environment and operate independently as needed.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Complete work orders properly and ensure repair task descriptions accurately reflect work completed.
• Use power and hand-held tools safely, move vehicles safely between the job and work area, and maintain an appropriate mechanic tool set.
• Remove, clean, repair, reinstall, and adjust vehicle components, including brakes and air systems, electrical systems, driveline components, suspension and drivetrain, hydraulics, cab and chassis, preventive maintenance, and tire maintenance.
• Perform road calls and emergency services as necessary, select the appropriate course of action for repairs, and evaluate completed work prior to release.
• Maintain continuous ASE and/or OEM re-certification to remain in the job classification.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct equipment repair experience.
• Minimum of 2 ASE certifications. New employees must earn 1 ASE certification within their first 6 months of employment and must earn the remaining 1 certification within their first year of employment.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and meeting preventive maintenance schedules and operating repair shop equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build solid relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of technical training at an accredited technical school.
• CDL license.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Intermittently sit, stand, stoop, crouch, walk, lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, stairs, ramps or scaffolding, and use tools and equipment that require a high degree of manual dexterity.
• Sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, hear, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.
• Lay on back on a mechanic’s dolly to work underneath motor vehicle equipment.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Use specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Be free of any conditions that result in temporary loss of consciousness or ability to reason.
• Work 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.