
location_onCapitol Towers, 510, Gay Street, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
Performance Foodservice, a broadline distributor within Performance Food Group, maintains unique relationships with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The team, comprising sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts, builds close relationships with each customer by providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. Beyond delivering delicious food, the Performance Foodservice team goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
As a Class B Diesel Mechanic Technician on the 3rd shift, you will play a vital role in supporting America's food distribution system. You will perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and converter dollies with minimal supervision. Your work ensures that all equipment complies with State and Federal trucking regulations and remains roadworthy.
In this role, you will interact professionally with co-workers, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. You will be responsible for the documentation, completion, and maintenance of Work Orders for all repairs and parts used daily. Additionally, you may be required to perform road call services as needed to keep the fleet moving.
Interested candidates should apply directly through the company's career portal. The selection process typically involves a review of qualifications followed by an interview to assess technical skills and cultural fit.
Performance Food Group and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Work model: On-site
Capitol Towers, 510, Gay Street, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
Nashville, Tennessee
Skills: Diesel Mechanic, Preventative Maintenance, Truck Repair, Trailer Repair, Reefer Units, Converter Dolly, Fleet Diesel Equipment, Tractors, Refrigeration Units, Licensing.
Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience; Associates/2-year technical - Vocational / Trade School Diploma.
Associates/2-year technical - Vocational / Trade School Diploma. 3+ years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM's, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in A/C refrigeration. Preferred certifications in tire & wheel, brakes, AC &/or EPA, DOT inspections, transmissions, engines, ASE Heavy Duty.
Performance Foodservice, headquartered in Richmond, VA, operates within the food and beverage services industry as one of the nation's largest foodservice distributors. The organization connects restaurant operators, schools, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice providers with quality ingredients, trusted brands, and essential supplies. This network relies on personalized service and on-time reliability to support daily operations across the sector.
The company maintains an extensive operational footprint comprising 67 distribution centers and a fleet that supports over 100,000 customers. Its inventory includes more than 125,000 products, ranging from locally sourced specialties to nationally recognized names. This scale allows the firm to serve diverse market segments while focusing on helping customers and communities thrive.
As part of the PFG family, Performance Foodservice emphasizes a partnership approach to growth and innovation. Associates work to deliver solutions that meet the specific needs of operators, ensuring that essential supplies are available when required. The organization prioritizes reliability and service quality to support the success of its broad client base throughout the United States.
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