Purpose:
Perform proper inspection, maintenance, and repair of transportation equipment to insure safe and compliant operation.

Essential Functions:
• Diagnose problems related to engine, drive train, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems, lift gates, and refrigeration.
• Tear down, repair and re-assemble air brakes, engine and drive train related parts, suspensions, lift gates, etc.
• Tune up diesel and gasoline engines, utilize diagnostic equipment, to include laptop and software for Cummins, Detroit, Carrier, and anti-lock brake systems
• Disassemble, repair and re-assemble tractor and trailer suspension components
• Check out, service and repair tractor air conditioning
• Remove and replace tractor clutch, transmission and rear end.
• Inspect, remove and replace defective steering components.
• Inspect, diagnose problems remove, and replace vehicle coupling systems, (Fifth Wheel).
• Perform BIT, T-1, PMB services, and other routine equipment maintenance as required
• Accurately record all parts used for parts/supplies inventory control, charge out, and re-order
• Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance and all other work performed.

• Communicate with foreman/superintendent and/or supervisor daily of changes or problems with transportation equipment and/or assigned job
• Maintain clean/safe work area and adhere to all company health and safety policies, and best maintenance practices guidelines.

Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:
• Ability to operate electronic (laptop based) diagnostic programs, Insite, DDEC, Navistar etc.
• Must have some reefer experience.
• EGR and emission systems experience a plus.
• Good Judgement is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be available. 

Experience:
• Must have your own complete Journeyman toolbox of hand tools.
•Three to five years on-the-job experience or graduate of an accredited trade school or military training program.
• Have Cummins & Detroit engine tune-up experience, overhaul experience a plus. (Cummins 855, ISM, M11, ISB, and Detroit 60 series).
•  Must have knowledge of D.O.T. wiring and air systems.
• Must be certified with the State of California in air conditioning Freon recovery systems.
• Must have experience with HD tractor/trailer suspension and steering components operation and repair.
• Must have experience with HD running gear and driveline components operation and repair.
• Operate Palm Pilot (electronic work order) for job activity tracking.
• Must be certified in air brakes, including ABS trained.

• Must have full knowledge of CHP/BIT inspections and servicing

• Must have knowledge of RTA and computer-based email, word and excel

A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.