Fleet Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Join Our Community of Food People!

Basic Purpose: To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

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

Tool allowance included to support your trade.

Our Diesel Mechanics start at $32.00 to $38.00 hour depending on experience!

Benefits include:

• 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:

Tuesday-Friday 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM or 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace, and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, reefers, lift gates, etc.).
• Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
• Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.
• Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners to triage appropriate plan of action including equipment swaps etc.
• Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Supervision:

• N/A

Relationships:

• Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
• External: Dealer Service Managers

Work Environment:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have 5 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting ability using fleet maintenance software.
• Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA regulations pertaining to the shop and fleet.
• Ability to read and understand technical and service manuals.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate with co-workers and drivers with demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Computer and software experience.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/Training:

• Brake certification

Licenses:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JPRO software experience.
• Welding ability
• Knowledge with electrical schematics
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Leadership experience or qualifications
• Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification
• EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) certification

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): Frequently

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Frequently

Push/Pull 1: Frequently

Climb/Balance 2: Frequently

Stooped/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 $32.00 to $38.00.

This role may also receive overtime compensation & retention bonus

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