Diesel Fleet Mechanic

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us foods
is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

schedule: sunday - thursday nights, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am, ot available

pay range is $33- $38 hourly based on certifications and experience.

excellent benefits starting day one! Including:

• $250 quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year!

• new boots provided 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!

• strong safety culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership
  and great place to work!

basic purpose: to provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

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 and certificates.

• other duties as assigned by manager.

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).

• high school diploma or equivalent required.

• must possess a valid driver's license.

• valid class-a cdl license and dot certification preferred

• experience using fleet maintenance software preferred

• welding ability preferred

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.

physical qualifications:
occasionally: 1% - 33 / frequently: 34% - 66% / continuously: 67% - 100% or never

job requires worker to: 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: frequently; climb/balance: frequently; stoop/squat: frequently; kneel: frequently; bend: frequently; reach above shoulder: frequently; twist: frequently; grasp objects: frequently; manipulate objects: frequently; manual dexterity: 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. Xrlwcon 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)

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 between $33 and $38.

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 :