Diesel Mechanic

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

Join Our Community of Food People! Basic Purpose

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

Currently offering a $10,000 retention bonus paid out over two years.

Our Diesel Mechanics start at $40.00 - $42.00/hour depending on experience! Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

Sunday thru Thursday with a 5:00pm start time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 etc.
• 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.

Supervision

• N/A

Relationships

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

Work Environment

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications / Training

• Brake certification

Licenses

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Physical Qualifications

Occasionally: 1% - 33 / Frequently: 34% - 66% / Continuously: 67% - 100% or NEVER

Job Requires Worker To:

• 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:
  Frequently
• CLIMB/BALANCE:
  Frequently
• STOOP/SQUAT:
  Frequently
• KNEEL:
  Frequently
• BEND:
  Frequently
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER:
  Frequently
• TWIST:
  Frequently
• GRASP OBJECTS:
  Frequently
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS:
  Frequently
• MANUAL DEXTERITY:
  Frequently

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 $40-$42 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.

*** EOE
- Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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