3rd Shift Fleet Mechanic

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Our Diesel Mechanics start at $32.91/hour depending on experience!

• 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.
• Medical Benefits Start Day One!
• We offer weekly pay, 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.
• Health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Similar roles may be:
Diesel Technician, Fleet Mechanic, Reefer Mechanic, Trailer Mechanic, Reefer Technician.

Sunday thru Thursday 6:00pm to 2:30pm

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace, and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, reefers, lift gates, etc.).
• Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
• Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.
• Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners to triage appropriate plan of action including equipment swaps.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

N/A

• Internal:
  All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
• External:
  Dealer Service Managers

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

• Must have 5 years of verifiable hands‑on experience as a heavy‑duty commercial diesel mechanic.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting ability using fleet maintenance software.
• Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA regulations pertaining to the shop and fleet.
• Ability to read and understand technical and service manuals.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate with co‑workers and drivers with demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Computer and software experience.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Brake certification

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• JPRO software experience.
• Welding ability
• Knowledge with electrical schematics
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Leadership experience or qualifications
• Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification
• EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) certification

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):
Frequently

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy):
Frequently

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 $32.91.

This role will also receive overtime compensation.