Sr Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

COME WORK FOR US FOODS®!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

We help YOU make it! 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: Sunday - Thursday Nights, 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM.

Pay range is $35 - $40 hourly depending on certifications and experience.

Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! Including:

• $250 Quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year!
• New Boots Provided Yearly!
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
• Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
• Employee uniforms 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:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 5 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to equipment repairs.
• Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in administering appropriate PM program.
• 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).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification PREFERRED.
• Experience using fleet maintenance software PREFERRED.
• Welding ability PREFERRED.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Onsite : The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.
• Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. SIT Occasionally.
2. STAND Frequently.
3. WALK Frequently.
4. DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment).

TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Continuously.
2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Frequently.
3. 25-50 lbs. (Medium) Occasionally.
4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally.
5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) May lift up to 120-150 pounds (2 man lift).

TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Frequently.
2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Frequently.
3. 25-50 lbs. (Medium) Occasionally.
4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally.
5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Occasionally.

1. Push/pull Occasionally Item: transmissions, tires & clutches.
2. Climb/balance Occasionally Item: ladders & lift gates .
3. Stoop/squat Frequently.
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally.
5. Bend Frequently.
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally.
7. Grasp objects Frequently Type:
8. Manipulate objects Frequently type:
9. Twisting Occasionally.

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 $35 and $40.​   This role may also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.

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: .