Trailer Technician

Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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Join Our Community of Food People!

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BASIC PURPOSE \n
\nTo provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.\n

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Currently offering a $10,000 retention bonus paid out over two years.

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Tool allowance included to support your trade.

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Our Diesel Mechanics start at $35.00 – $37.00/hour depending on experience!  

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  401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.

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  Medical Benefits Start Day One!

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  Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.

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  Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.

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  Employee uniforms provided.

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  Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.

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Schedule:

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Sunday thru Thursday- 5:00pm start time

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

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  Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.).

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  Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.

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  Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.

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  Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines.

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  Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.

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  Backup to other maintenance shop personnel.

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  Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certificates.

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  Other duties as assigned by manager.

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SUPERVISION :

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  N/A

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RELATIONSHIPS

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  Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager

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  External: Vendor service providers when required

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

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  Onsite : The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.

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  Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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  Must have 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.

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  Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to equipment repairs.

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  Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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  Prior experience in administering appropriate PM program.

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  Must furnish own personal hand tools.

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  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).

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EDUCATION

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  High school diploma or equivalent required.

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CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

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  N/A

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LICENSES

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  Must possess a valid driver's license.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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  Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification

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  Experience using fleet maintenance software

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  Welding ability

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PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

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JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

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FREQUENCY:

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STAND: CONTINUOUSLY

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WALK: CONTINUOUSLY

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DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY

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SIT: FREQUENTLY

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LIFT

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1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY

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11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY

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21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY

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51-100 lbs (Heavy): FREQUENTLY

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Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

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CARRY

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1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY

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11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY

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21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY

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51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

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Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

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PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY

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CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY

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STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY

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KNEEL: FREQUENTLY

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BEND: FREQUENTLY

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REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLY

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TWIST: FREQUENTLY

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GRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY

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MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY

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MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY

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1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

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2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

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3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

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4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

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5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

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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 $35.00-$37.00 per hour.

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This role will also receive overtime compensation

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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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