Fleet Mechanic

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days. BASIC PURPOSE To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment. JOIN OUR FLEET TEAM! Tool allowance included to support your trade. Our Diesel Mechanics make between $35.25 - $ 39.25/hour depending on experience! 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%. Medical Benefits Start Day One! We offer 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. Similar roles may be: Diesel Technician, Fleet Mechanic, Reefer Mechanic, Trailer Mechanic, Reefer Technician" ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards. Complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.). Take directions from and assist senior technicians with repairs. Utilize fleet maintenance system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines. Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications. Other duties as assigned by manager. SUPERVISION N/A RELATIONSHIPS Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager External: N/A WORK ENVIRONMENT 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must have 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic. 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). EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent required. CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING N/A LICENSES Must possess a valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification Experience with Maximo fleet maintenance system Previous mechanical and PM program experience Experience using fleet maintenance software Welding ability 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): OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY KNEEL: FREQUENTLY BEND: FREQUENTLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLY TWIST: FREQUENTLY GRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY 1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs) 3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel) 4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) 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 $35.25 - $ 39.25 per hour. This role will also receive overtime compensation and shift differential 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. Grade: 999 ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** This site is ONLY for Associates of US Foods that are currently on a Leave of Absence. If you are NOT an Associate of US Foods on Leave - please visit our career site. If you are NOT an Associate at US Foods your application will automatically be declined. External Career Site Here is a listing of all of current Job Postings that are posted both externally AND internally. Please note, once you apply to an opportunity, you will immediately receive another task to complete the Internal Application questions. The answers to those questions will be routed to your Manager for review and approval. You will not be considered an applicant until the recruiter receives approval from your current manager.