The Diesel Fleet Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing diesel-powered fleet equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and maintaining safety compliance. The role involves working onsite in a maintenance facility, using fleet maintenance software, and collaborating with internal teams and external vendors. Candidates must have at least three years of heavy-duty diesel mechanic experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work under various physical conditions.
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Starting pay: $30.00 hourly
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.
$5,000 Retention bonus!
Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
Employee uniforms provided.
$250 Quarterly tool allowance
Employee referral program. $1,000 per referral
Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.
Schedule:
Sunday - Thursday Nights
4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
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/A
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
External: Vendor service providers when required
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.
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).
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
N/A
LICENSES
Must possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification
Experience using fleet maintenance software
Welding ability
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
FREQUENCY:
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
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)
diesel mechanic, fleet maintenance, heavy-duty diesel repair, preventative maintenance, diesel equipment troubleshooting, DOT standards, fleet maintenance software, commercial vehicle repair, truck mechanic, diesel engine repair
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