Fleet Mechanic
Come work for Us Foods® in Hurricane, WV! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? 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: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM - 4:30 AM
Fleet Mechanics may earn up to $32 per hour PLUS overtime! 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.
• Employee referral bonus program
• 401K with fantastic company match!
• Strong safety culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!

Basic purpose: 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.

Qualifications:

• 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).
• 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

Work environment:

• 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.

Physical requirements: Job requires worker to:

• Sit occasionally
• Stand frequently
• Walk frequently
• Drive occasionally (test drives equipment)
• Lift: 1-10 lbs continuously, 10-20 lbs frequently, 25-50 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs occasionally, over 100 lbs may lift up to 120-150 pounds (2 man lift)
• Carry: 1-10 lbs frequently, 10-20 lbs frequently, 25-50 lbs occasionally, over 100 lbs 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
• Manipulate objects frequently
• 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 $28 and $32. As applicable, this role may 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. To review available benefits, please click here.
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