Senior Diesel Mechanic
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
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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 $35 - $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!
BASIC
PURPOSE:
To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 PREFERRED
- Experience using fleet maintenance software PREFERRED
- Welding ability PREFERRED
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- 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.
Physical Requirements:
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…
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