Sr. Fleet Mechanic
Listed on 2026-09-08
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
BASIC PURPOSETo provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.
Job DescriptionARE 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.
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry? We Help You Make It!
Our Senior Diesel Mechanics start at $34.00
- 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.
Similar roles may be:
Diesel Technician, Fleet Mechanic, Reefer Mechanic, Trailer Mechanic, Reefer Technician
Night Shift – Monday - Thursday 8pm-4:30am
Friday – 4pm to 12:30am
- 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.
- 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…
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