Senior Diesel Mechanic
US Foods
Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted 1 weeks ago
Sunday - Thursday Nights, 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Required Licenses
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Preferred Certifications
- Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification PREFERRED
- Experience using fleet maintenance software PREFERRED
- Welding ability PREFERRED
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Independently Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.).
- Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
- Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines.
- Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.
- Backup to other maintenance shop personnel.
- Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certificates.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
About This Role
To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.
Experience Requirements
Required
5 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
5 years of experience
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- $250 Quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year!
- New Boots Provided Yearly!
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
- Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
- Employee uniforms provided.
- 401K with FANTASTIC company match!
- Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to equipment repairs.
Soft Skills
Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Full Job Description
Join Our Community of Food People!
COME WORK FOR US FOODS!
Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?
We help YOU make it! US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday Nights, 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Pay range: $39 hourly depending on certifications and experience.
Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! Including:
To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $35 and $40. This role may also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.
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. To review available benefits, please click here.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
COME WORK FOR US FOODS!
Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?
We help YOU make it! US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday Nights, 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Pay range: $39 hourly depending on certifications and experience.
Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! Including:
- $250 Quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year!
- New Boots Provided Yearly!
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
- Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
- Employee uniforms provided.
- 401K with FANTASTIC company match!
- Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!
To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.).
- Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
- Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines.
- Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.
- Backup to other maintenance shop personnel.
- Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certificates.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Must have 5 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to equipment repairs.
- Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Prior experience in administering appropriate PM program.
- Must furnish own personal hand tools.
- Able to read and write legibly (e.g., to attend trainings, hold conversations, receive safety and job-related coaching, and enter information on reports if needed); basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, divide).
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification PREFERRED
- Experience using fleet maintenance software PREFERRED
- Welding ability PREFERRED
- Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.
- Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
- SIT Occasionally
- STAND Frequently
- WALK Frequently
- DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment)
- TO LIFT:
- 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
- 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
- 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
- 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
- Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) May lift up to 120-150 pounds (2 man lift)
- TO CARRY:
- 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently
- 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
- 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
- 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
- Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Occasionally
- PUSH/PULL Occasionally Item: transmissions, tires & clutches
- CLIMB/BALANCE Occasionally Item: ladders & lift gates
- STOOP/SQUAT Frequently
- KNEEL/BEND Occasionally
- BEND Frequently
- REACH ABOVE SHOULDER Occasionally
- GRASP OBJECTS Frequently Type
- MANIPULATE OBJECTS Frequently type
- TWISTING Occasionally
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $35 and $40. This role may also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.
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. To review available benefits, please click here.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Company Culture
Work Environment: US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.
How to Apply
US Foods
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Established in 1989, US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the U.S. Careers include logistics, warehouse workers, and sales roles. Fun fact: US Foods serves over 300,000 restaurants and ins...
