About the Role
The Transportation Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for all maintenance on G&C Food Distributors' fleet of over 160 trucks, ensuring the smooth operation of their transportation services.
Responsibilities
- Performing preventative maintenance and required repairs on G&C-owned diesel equipment such as Yard Trucks, Trailers, and Road Tractors.
- Performing minor repairs to G&C Leased equipment when necessary.
- Assisting the Transportation Maintenance Supervisor with repairing the wash bay equipment.
- Assisting with the installation of TeleTrac ELDs, RFID tags, Ezpass, and Drive Cam equipment.
- Assisting with the installation and maintenance of trailer/dolly GPS tracking equipment.
- Assisting with maintenance of fuel and DEF pumps.
- Assisting with the collection of monthly equipment mileage/hours.
- Assisting with moving equipment for service purposes.
- Assisting with other duties as assigned.
- Confirming and correcting inventory issues/checks.
- Assisting in returns, overages, and shortages.
- Spot checking pallets and ability to verify damaged products are valid.
- Answering driver calls after 3 pm, Monday-Thursday.
- Reporting any discrepancies to management.
- Communicating with the Inventory control group to document and correct over and short-shipped boxes.
Requirements
- 0-6 years of experience in Diesel Truck/Trailer Repair.
- Must have basic mechanic tools.
Skills
- Air Brake Certification Preferred
- Diesel Engine Certification Preferred
- Reefer Experience Preferred
- FL Driver's License Required
- CDL A or CLD B Preferred
- Inspectors License Preferred
Location
- Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 0-6 years
Benefits
- Competitive Health Coverage
- Comprehensive dental
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Performance-Based Bonuses (up to five additional weeks’ pay annually)
- Onsite Fitness & Wellness Centers
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- Company Culture Perks (team cookouts, appreciation events, seasonal holiday gifts)
- Exclusive Employee Product Discounts
- Career Advancement opportunities
- Open-Door Leadership
- Annual Flu Clinics
About the Company
- G&C Food Distributors is a re-distributor of refrigerated, frozen, and dry food, storing and delivering over 4,000 food items across 27 states and 35 countries internationally.
- G&C Foods has grown to be one of the most respected redistributors in the United States and is rapidly expanding all areas of the organization.
