Fleet Mechanic

Join Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSETo provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.**Tool allowance included to support your trade.****Our Diesel Mechanics start at $35.00 to $37.96 hour depending on experience!*** **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.****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.* Other duties as assigned by manager.**SUPERVISION**:* N/A**RELATIONSHIPS*** **Internal:** All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager* **External:** Vendor service providers when required**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.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Must have 3 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).**EDUCATION*** High school diploma or equivalent required.**CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING*** N/A**LICENSES*** Must possess a valid driver's license.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification* Experience using fleet maintenance software* Welding ability**PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS**OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER**JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:****FREQUENCY:**STAND: CONTINUOUSLYWALK: CONTINUOUSLYDRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLYSIT: FREQUENTLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): FREQUENTLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLYCARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLYKNEEL: FREQUENTLYBEND: FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLYTWIST: FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY1 (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 $35.00 to $37.96This role may also receive overtime compensation.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: .**\\*\\*\\*EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\***Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información.US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more.US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found **.**US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.Pay Transparency policy statement is availableUS Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. You will be prompted to leave a message. 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