Senior Diesel Mechanic

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service 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 Nights, 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Pay range is $39 hourly depending 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.
• 401K with FANTASTIC company match!
• Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!

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

• Independently 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.

• Must have 5 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).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Valid Class‑A CDL license and DOT certification.

• Experience using fleet maintenance software.
• Welding ability.

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.

• JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
• SIT Occasionally
• STAND Frequently
• WALK Frequently
• 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
• 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…