Diesel Mechanic
US Foods
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
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- 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
Must have 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
3 years of experience
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- $250 Quarterly tool allowance first year, Amount DOUBLES after first year! That's an extra $1,000 first year and $500 every 3 months after that!
- $8,000 Retention bonus!
- New Boots and Uniforms Provided at LEAST Yearly!
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
- Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
- Employee uniforms provided.
- Employee referral bonus program
- 401K with FANTASTIC company match!
- Training and Advancement Opportunities!!
- Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!
Retirement
- 401K with FANTASTIC company match!
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Full Job Description
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: 2pm - 10:30pm
Pay range: $30 - $34 hourly based on certifications and experience.
Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! Including:
- $250 Quarterly tool allowance first year, Amount DOUBLES after first year! That's an extra $1,000 first year and $500 every 3 months after that!
- $8,000 Retention bonus!
- New Boots and Uniforms Provided at LEAST Yearly!
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
- Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
- Employee uniforms provided.
- Employee referral bonus program
- 401K with FANTASTIC company match!
- Training and Advancement Opportunities!!
- 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
- 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 3 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).
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification preferred
- Experience with Maximo fleet maintenance system preferred
- Previous mechanical and PM program experience 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.
- Ability to work flexible schedule.
- Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
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 $30 and $34. This role may also receive overtime compensation 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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Company Culture
Work Environment: Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!





