Diesel Mechanic

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.

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:
Occasionally: 1% - 33 / Frequently: 34% - 66% / Continuously: 67% - 100% or Never

Job requires worker to:
Frequency:
Stand: Continuously
Walk: Continuously
Drive Vehicle: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Lift:
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently
11-20 lbs (Light): Frequently
21-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently
51-100 lbs (Heavy): Frequently
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Occasionally
Carry:
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently
11-20 lbs (Light): Frequently
21-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently
51-100 lbs (Heavy): Frequently
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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