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Diesel and Trailer Mechanic

$36 per hour

US Foods

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

Join Our Community of Food People!

COME WORK FOR US FOODS!

Ready to build a career with a company thats 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, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Pay range starts at $36 hourly based 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.

  • Employee referral bonus program

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.

  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a Fleet Reefer/Refrigeration technician. TK/Carrier Refrigeration Certifications.

  • Must be willing to travel and attend training provided by US Foods.

  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to reefer 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).

  • Ability to read and understand technical and online service manuals.

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • 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 $36 and $40. ? This role may also receive overtime compensation 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: .

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