Sr. Fleet Mechanic

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, 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

N/A

Relationships

• Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
• External: Dealer Service Managers

Work Environment

Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.

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.
• Able to read and understand technical and service manuals.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate with co-workers and drivers with demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Able to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Computer and software experience.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

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: Stand, Walk, Sit, Lift up to 10 lbs, Carry up to 10 lbs, Push/Pull 1, Climb/Balance 2, Grasp Objects 3, Manipulate Objects 4, Manual Dexterity 5.
• Frequently: Sit, Lift up to 20 lbs, Carry up to 20 lbs, Push/Pull 2, Climb/Balance 3, Grasp Objects 4, Manipulate Objects 5, Manual Dexterity 6.
• Continuously: Sit, Lift up to 50 lbs, Carry up to 50 lbs, Push/Pull 3, Climb/Balance 4, Grasp Objects 5, Manipulate Objects 6, Manual Dexterity 7.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $35.00 to $42.85. 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.