FLEET MECHANIC
US Foods · Montgomery, AL · 2 mo ago
Management$25–$32/hrFull-time
Join our community of food people as a Diesel Mechanic and help provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.
About the role
Tool allowance included to support your trade. Weekly pay, low-cost medical, dental, and vision for family coverage. Employee uniforms provided.
Pay
Starting at $25.00/hour, with an expected base rate between $25 - $32/hr depending on relevant experience, skills, and location.
Benefits
- 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%
- Medical benefits start on day one
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, and personal time
- Health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, and retirement benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance
Schedule
Sunday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace, and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (e.g., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates)
- Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards
- Receive road calls, assign third-party vendors, and work with business partners on action plans
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and government guidelines
- Use fleet maintenance software to document equipment repairs and parts used
- Backup other maintenance shop personnel
- Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Requirements
- 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency for equipment repairs
- Independent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Prior experience administering a PM program
- Must furnish own personal hand tools
- Able to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification
- Experience using fleet maintenance software
- Welding ability
Physical Demands
- Stand: Continuously
- Walk: Continuously
- Drive vehicle: Frequently
- Sit: Frequently
- Lift:
- 1-10 lbs: Frequently
- 11-20 lbs: Frequently
- 21-50 lbs: Frequently
- 51-100 lbs: Frequently
- Over 100 lbs: Occasionally
- Carry:
- 1-10 lbs: Frequently
- 11-20 lbs: Frequently
- 21-50 lbs: Frequently
- 51-100 lbs: Occasionally
- Over 100 lbs: Occasionally
- Push/Pull: Frequently (e.g., hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
- Climb/Balance: Frequently (e.g., in/out truck/trailer, on/off ramp, stairs)
- Stoop/Squat: Frequently
- Kneel: Frequently
- Bend: Frequently
- Reach above shoulder: Frequently
- Twist: Frequently
- Grasp objects: Frequently (e.g., hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
- Manipulate objects: Frequently (e.g., boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
- Manual dexterity: Frequently (e.g., typing, use of office machines)
Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.