Diesel Technician

Fleet Mechanic

Come work for US Foods® in Lexington, SC! 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 - Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Fleet Mechanics may earn up to $31.50 per hour PLUS overtime! Excellent benefits starting DAY ONE! Including:

• $250 quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year!
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision for family coverage.
• Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
• Employee uniforms and boots provided.
• 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:

• 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.

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).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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
• EPA 608 preferred

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.

Physical qualifications:

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 $29.40-$31.50. This role may also receive overtime compensation where applicable.

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***