Diesel Mechanic

Pay range is $30- $34 hourly based on certifications and experience.

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• $250 Quarterly tool allowance first year, Amount DOUBLES after first year! That's an extra $1,000 first year and $500 every 3 months after that!
• $8,000 Retention bonus!
• New Boots and Uniforms Provided at LEAST Yearly!
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
• Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
• Employee uniforms provided.
• Employee referral bonus program
• 401K with FANTASTIC company match!
• Training and Advancement Opportunities!!
• Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!

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

• 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.

• Must have 3 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).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification preferred.
• Experience with Maximo fleet maintenance system preferred.
• Previous mechanical and PM program experience preferred.
• Experience using fleet maintenance software preferred.
• Welding ability preferred.

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