Diesel Technician 2nd Shift
- Pay
- $22 – $32 per hour
- Location
- Lithia Springs, GA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 15 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Diesel engine repair
- Diagnostic testing
- Preventative maintenance inspection
- Electrical system diagnosis
- Brake system diagnosis and repair
- Lighting system diagnosis and repair
- Welding (steel)
- Safety protocol compliance
Also useful
- Fleet Focus
- Volvo Online Training (modules C & D)
- Refrigeration unit repair
- Frame, pintle box, and side rail inspection
- Road call repairs
About the role
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Fleet Technician
Location
Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers. Our 11 fleet shops across the US maintain over 3,000 tractors and trailers (reefer units) for our private, company-owned fleet.
As a Fleet technician at the Skilled (basic skill) level requires less supervision, direction and/or assistance to make typical GFS diagnosis and repairs. Any diagnosis or repair made by a Skilled technician may need to be reviewed and/or inspected by a supervisor or a mentoring Master technician. We are open to a Apprentice or Skilled Tech!
Pay
x per hour. Depending on experience
- Plus an monthly bonus incentives
Total Rewards at Gfs
- Affordable benefits plans start on day one!
- Weekly pay
- Wellness reimbursement
- Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
- Emergency child and elder care
- 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!
Essential Functions
- Inspects, maintains, and repairs Diesel engines, Gas Engines, refrigeration units, and all systems/components related to heavy-duty tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units.
- Performs and interprets diagnostic testing to determine malfunctions on all equipment types.
- Performs daily inspection and preventative maintenance of equipment and follow-up on driver's write-ups to make repairs as necessary.
- Performs general cutting and welding as necessary.
- Makes road calls to repair equipment as necessary.
- Assists in the repair of shop equipment including garage doors and all power tools.
- Determines if rolling stock is safe to operate or needs to be serviced.
- Completes all reporting accurately and promptly and communicates the status of current assignments to management.
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
- Operates all equipment safely and efficiently.
- Drives vehicles and moves equipment in, out, and around the shop.
- Delivers and/or picks up techs at vendors when equipment needs additional service.
- May be required to drive a company vehicle to another garage or to meet another fleet technician for parts.
- Follows all safety protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Apprentice Level
- Basic mechanical knowledge
Skilled Level
- Able to properly inspect frames, pintle boxes, and side rails
- Able to Identify major components
- Competent using Fleet Focus
- Able to perform GFS Preventative Maintenance (PM) inspection
- Able to diagnose and repair components (i.e. starters, alternators, batteries, etc…)
- Able to diagnose and repair lighting issues
- Has completed the first half of Volvo Online Training (modules C & D)
- Able to weld steel
- Able to diagnose and repair brake system (also able to explain Service side and Emergency side)
Fleet/Diesel Technician
Pay and benefits
Do you have a passion for automotive and diesel maintenance? Our 11 fleet shops across the US maintain over 3,000 tractors and trailers (reefer units) for our private, company-owned fleet. Gordon Food Service delivers daily to restaurants, healthcare operations, and schools so our customers depend on us- and we depend on our fleet techs for excellence!
Take advantage of extensive onboarding and continuous training to keep your skills up to date. Earn hourly rates, not flat rates; we pay you for the time it takes to complete the job the right way. We offer lifts for your safety, a clean organized parts room, and we provide the heavier specialty tools; you just bring the basics. Be part of a skilled team that offers respect, expertise, and professional development.
Schedule: 2nd shift, 4 days per week
- Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
Pay
Earn up to $31.60/hour.
- Our apprentice, skilled, certified, and master technicians are paid based on experience ranging from $22.16-28.45/hour, plus a $1.50/hour incentive.
- Additional $1.00/hour shift differential for both 2nd and 3rd shifts.
- Additional $0.65/hour CDL A bonus.
- Annual $1,000 tool allowance and $150 boot allowance, plus a quarterly safety bonus
Total Rewards at Gfs
- Affordable benefits plans start day one!
- Weekly pay
- Wellness reimbursement
Does this look like you?
- You must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver's license
- Diesel tractor trailer experience preferred
- Ability to communicate in English- writing, speaking, and reading
- Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 pounds
- Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
- BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
From Gfs's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 26, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Diesel Technician 2nd Shift posting at Gfs states compensation of $22 – $32 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Gfs's official career site.
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