Fleet Mechanic
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
BASIC PURPOSE
To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.
Job DescriptionTool allowance included to support your trade.
Our Diesel Mechanics start at $25.00/hour depending on experience!
COME WORK FOR US FOODS!
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:
Tuesday - Friday
7:00am to 5:30 PM
Benefits- $250 Quarterly tool allowance, that’s $1,000 extra per year!
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
- Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
- Employee uniforms provided.
- Employee referral program. $1,000 per referral
- 401K with FANTASTIC company match!
- Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!
Purpose:
Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, reefers, lift gates, etc.).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Perform preventative maintenance within company standards.
- Complete documentation of all repair orders, PM list and parts accountability.
- Handle road service calls; perform road rescue/transport equipment as needed.
- Keep track of assigned repairs by logging in and out of the software system.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.
- Maintain inventory and proper recordkeeping.
- Backup to other maintenance shop personnel.
- Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and Certifications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- 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
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
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)
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