Fleet Mechanic
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Application
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSE
To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.
CompensationOur Diesel Mechanics start at $28.00–$35.00/hour depending on experience!
- 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.
- Medical Benefits Start Day One!
- 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.
Sunday – Thursday with 10:30pm – 6:30am
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.
- N/A
- Internal:
All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager - External:
Vendor service providers when required
- 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.
- 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.
- N/A
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification
- Experience using fleet maintenance software
- Welding ability
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 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
The expected base rate for this role is between $28-$35 per hour. This role will also receive overtime compensation. 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.
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