Fleet Mechanic

BASIC PURPOSE

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

JOIN OUR FLEET TEAM!

Tool allowance included to support your trade. Our Diesel Mechanics start at $32.00/ hour 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. Employee uniforms provided. Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Supervision

N/A

Relationships

• Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
• External: Vendor service providers when required

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification.
• Experience using fleet maintenance software.
• Welding ability.

Physical Qualifications

• OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
• 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): OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
• 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

Compensation

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is $32 per hour. This role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.