Fleet Technician I

Fleet Technician I (310J Apprentice) - Afternoon Shift

Reports To

Fleet Shop Supervisor

Location

Woodstock, ON

Type

Full Time, Hourly

Closing Date

3 weeks

Company Overview

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2024 that ended July 2, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.

Sysco, one of Canada's Best Employers 2024, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada 

For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers

Minimum $30/hr (higher depending on experience)

Role:

To assist Fleet Technician II in providing safe, reliable and cost-efficient vehicles by learning to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as learning to diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle down time and improve total fleet reliability.

Role Responsibilities:

 

• Learn to perform required inspections and preventive maintenance under the guidance of fleet technician II, fleet supervisor or manager on vehicles and equipment to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Learn to perform Commercial vehicle inspections/safety (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light duty vehicles and any other company owned equipment under the guidance of fleet technician II, fleet supervisor or manager in accordance with all federal, provincial, local legal and regulatory agencies. (Includes all provincial required inspections and frequencies).
• Learn to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods under the guidance of fleet technician II, fleet supervisor or manager on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light duty vehicles and any other company owned equipment.
• Learn to perform quality maintenance repairs under the guidance of fleet technician II, fleet supervisor or manager 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.
• Learn to perform maintenance repairs on all vehicles under the guidance of fleet technician II, fleet supervisor or manager such as inspections, scheduled repairs, malfunctions and road-call repairs in a safe, efficient, timely and quality manner.
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups timely, efficiently and correctly the first time under the guidance of fleet technician II, fleet supervisor or manager.
• 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 under the guidance of fleet technician II, fleet supervisor or manager.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work order using complaint, cause, and correction format under the guidance of fleet technician II, fleet supervisor or manager.
• Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs under the guidance of fleet technician II, fleet supervisor or manager.
• Complies with Sysco's Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):

 

• 1 to 3 years of fleet maintenance and repair preferred
• Registered in Provincial Apprenticeship program - (310J or 310T)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Medium/Heavy Duty truck/Trailer technical training 2-year school (preferred)
• Current and valid driver's license (AZ/Class 1 Preferred)
• Technicians must own and provide all tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary to perform all maintenance inspections, repair and diagnostics.
• Annual Inspector Certification preferred
• Brake Inspector Certification preferred
• Provincially recognized EPA Certification for refrigerants preferred
• Working knowledge of computer based diagnostic software for OEM's and component manufacturers
• Basic knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components
• Basic knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment
• Basic knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG)
• Basic computer skills
• The colleague works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call
• The colleague may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.)

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.

External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

Our Purpose:

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission:

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity:

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here's a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)