Diesel Technician

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

Currently offering a $5,000 retention bonus!

Tool allowance included to support your trade.

Our Diesel Mechanics start at $ $26.00 to $28.00 hour depending on experience!  

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

• Medical Benefits Start Day One!

• 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- Thursday 11pm-7:30am

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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $26.00 -$28.00

This role may also receive overtime compensation & retention bonus

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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