Senior Fleet Mechanic

About the role

• ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
• Join Our Community of Food People!
• COME WORK FOR US FOODS®!
• Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?
• We help YOU make it! 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: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Pay range is $32 - $36 hourly based on certifications and experience.

Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! Including

• $250 Quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year!
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
• Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
• Employee uniforms provided.
• Employee referral program. $1,000 per referral
• 401K with FANTASTIC company match!
• Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!

Basic Purpose: Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, reefers, lift gates, etc.).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance within company standards.
• Complete documentation of all repair orders, PM list and parts accountability.
• Handle road service calls; perform road rescue/transport equipment as needed.
• Keep track of assigned repairs by logging in and out of the software system.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.
• Maintain inventory and proper recordkeeping.
• Backup to other maintenance shop personnel.
• Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and Certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Ability to read and understand technical and service manuals.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate with co-workers and drivers with demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Computer and software experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

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 Requirements

• JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: 1.
• SIT Occasionally 2.
• STAND Frequently 3.
• WALK Frequently 4.
• DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment) TO LIFT: 1.
• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously 2.
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently 3.
• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally 4.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally 5.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) May lift up to 120-150 pounds (2 man lift) TO CARRY: 1.
• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently 2.
• 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently 3.

• 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally 4.
• 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally 5.
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Occasionally 1.
• Push/pull Occasionally Item: transmissions, tires & clutches 2.
• Climb/balance Occasionally Item: ladders & lift gates 3.
• Stoop/squat Frequently 4.
• Kneel/bend Occasionally 5.
• Bend Frequently 6.
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally 7.
• Grasp objects Frequently Type: 8.
• Manipulate objects Frequently type: 9.

• Twisting Occasionally
• 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.
• 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)

Pay 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 $32 and $36. This role may also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.

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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