Diesel Mechanic
Join Our Community of Food People!

Basic Purpose: To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

Currently offering a $10,000 retention bonus paid out over two years.
Tool allowance included to support your trade.

Our Diesel Mechanics start at $40.00 - $42.00/hour depending on experience!

Benefits include:

• 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.
• Medical Benefits Start Day One!
• We offer weekly pay, low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
• Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
• Employee uniforms provided.
• Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.

Schedule: Sunday thru Thursday with a 5:00pm start time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace, and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, reefers, lift gates, etc.).
• Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
• Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.
• Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners to triage appropriate plan of action including equipment swaps etc.
• Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Supervision

• N/A

Relationships

• Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
• External: Dealer Service Managers

Work Environment

• Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting ability using fleet maintenance software.
• Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA regulations pertaining to the shop and fleet.
• Ability to read and understand technical and service manuals.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate with co-workers and drivers with demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Computer and software experience.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/Training

• Brake certification

Licenses

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• JPRO software experience.
• Welding ability
• Knowledge with electrical schematics
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Leadership experience or qualifications
• Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification
• EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) certification

Physical Qualifications
Job requires worker to:

• Stand: Continuously
• Walk: Continuously
• Drive Vehicle: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Lift 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently
• Lift 11-20 lbs (Light): Frequently
• Lift 21-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently
• Lift 51-100 lbs (Heavy): Frequently
• Lift Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Occasionally
• Carry 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently
• Carry 11-20 lbs (Light): Frequently
• Carry 21-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently
• Carry 51-100 lbs (Heavy): Frequently
• Carry Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Frequently
• Push/Pull: Frequently
• Climb/Balance: Frequently
• Stoop/Squat: Frequently
• Kneel: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently
• Twist: Frequently
• Grasp Objects: Frequently
• Manipulate Objects: Frequently
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $40-$42 per hour.
This role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

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