Sr Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

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

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Join Our Community of Food People!

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BASIC PURPOSE \n
\nTo provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.\n

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COME WORK FOR US FOODS®!

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

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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.  

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Schedule: Monday- Thursday Nights, 8:00 PM - 4:30 AM and Friday nights 4:30pm - 12:30am

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Pay range starts at $36 hourly depending on certifications and experience.

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Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! Including:

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  $250 Quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year!

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  New Boots Provided Yearly!

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  Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.

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  Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.

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  Employee uniforms provided.

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  401K with FANTASTIC company match!

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  Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!

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

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

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  Independently Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.).

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  Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.

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  Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.

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  Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines.

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  Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.

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  Backup to other maintenance shop personnel.

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  Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certificates.

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  Other duties as assigned by manager.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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  Must have 5 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.

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  Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to equipment repairs.

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  Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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  Prior experience in administering appropriate PM program.

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  Must furnish own personal hand tools.

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  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).

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  High school diploma or equivalent required.

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  Must possess a valid driver's license.

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  Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification PREFERRED

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  Experience using fleet maintenance software PREFERRED

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  Welding ability PREFERRED

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

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  Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

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Physical Requirements:
\n 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

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1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

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2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

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3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

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4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

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5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

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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.

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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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