Reefer Mechanic

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, 11pm - 7:30am (OT available, not required)

Pay range $37 - $45 hour based on certifications and experience.

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

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel reefer equipment (THERMO KING & CARRIER TRAILER REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, Reefer Microprocessors, etc.).
• Perform preventative maintenance within manufacturer standards.
• Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.
• Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.
• 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.
• Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications.
• 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.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand technical and online service manuals.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) & EPA 609 Certifications
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA & DOT regulations as pertaining to the shop and fleet.
• Computer and software experience/ Noregon Diag Equip/A/C Recovery, Etc.
• Able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.
• Welding ability
• Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification

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:

• Sit occasionally
• Stand frequently
• Walk frequently
• Drive occasionally (test drives equipment)
• Lift 1-10 lbs (sedentary) continuously
• Lift 10-20 lbs (light) frequently
• Lift 25-50 lbs (medium) occasionally
• Lift 50-100 lbs (heavy) occasionally
• Lift over 100 lbs (very heavy) may lift up to 120-150 pounds (2 man lift)
• Carry 1-10 lbs (sedentary) frequently
• Carry 10-20 lbs (light) frequently
• Carry 25-50 lbs (medium) occasionally
• Carry 50-100 lbs (heavy) occasionally
• Carry over 100 lbs (very heavy) occasionally
• Push/pull occasionally item: transmissions, tires & clutches
• Climb/balance occasionally item: ladders & lift gates
• Stoop/squat frequently
• Kneel/bend occasionally
• Bend frequently
• Reach above shoulder occasionally
• Grasp objects frequently
• Manipulate objects frequently
• Twisting occasionally

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 $45. 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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