Job Description
JOIN OUR FLEET TEAM!
Currently offering a $10,000 retention bonus paid out over two years.
Our Diesel Mechanics start at $35.00–$37.12/hour depending on experience!
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401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.
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Medical Benefits Start Day One!
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We offer weekly pay, 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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Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No weekends required. Occasional after-hours work may be requested on rare Sundays.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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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.
SUPERVISION:
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N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
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Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
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External: Vendor service providers when required
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Must have 3 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).
EDUCATION
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
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N/A
LICENSES
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Must possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification
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Experience using fleet maintenance software
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Welding ability
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
FREQUENCY:
STAND: CONTINUOUSLY
WALK: CONTINUOUSLY
DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY
SIT: FREQUENTLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY
11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY
11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY
CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY
STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY
KNEEL: FREQUENTLY
BEND: FREQUENTLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLY
TWIST: FREQUENTLY
GRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY
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. The expected base rate for this role is between $35-$37.12 per hour.
This role will 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.