Experienced Diesel Technician

Join Our Community of Food People!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry? We Help You Make It!Currently offering a $10,000 retention bonus paid out over two years. Our Diesel Mechanics start at $34.00 – $43.00/hour depending on experience! 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. Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.Employee uniforms provided.Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.Similar roles may be: Diesel Technician, Fleet Mechanic, Reefer Mechanic, Trailer Mechanic, Reefer Technician"Schedule:Sunday thru Thursday with a 1:00 pm and 930pm start time 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.SUPERVISION:N/ARELATIONSHIPSInternal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and ManagerExternal: Vendor service providers when requiredWORK ENVIRONMENTOnsite: 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).EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or equivalent required.CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGN/ALICENSESMust possess a valid driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSValid Class-A CDL license and DOT certificationExperience using fleet maintenance softwareWelding abilityPHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSOCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:FREQUENCY:STAND: CONTINUOUSLYWALK: CONTINUOUSLYDRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLYSIT: FREQUENTLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): FREQUENTLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLYCARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLYKNEEL: FREQUENTLYBEND: FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLYTWIST: FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY1 (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. 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 $34.00 and $43.00/hr.As applicable, 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. To review available benefits, please click here:

Created: 2025-08-01