Diesel Fleet Mechanic at US Foods, Inc. summary:
The Diesel Fleet Mechanic independently troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel-powered commercial vehicles within a food service company. The role involves preventative maintenance, mentoring staff, handling road calls, and documentation using fleet maintenance software while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Candidates require at least 5 years of experience, strong technical skills, and relevant certifications including brake and EPA certifications.
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Currently offering a $10,000 retention bonus paid out over two years.
Our Diesel Mechanics start at $40.00 – $45.00/hour depending on experience!
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"
Schedule:
Sunday thru Thursday with a 9:00pm 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:
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
External: Dealer Service Managers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
LICENSES
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:
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 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)
5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)
Keywords:
diesel mechanic, fleet maintenance, commercial diesel repair, heavy-duty vehicle maintenance, preventative maintenance, truck mechanic, DOT compliance, EPA 608 certification, diesel technician, fleet repair software
