Job Description

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: Sunday – Thursday Nights, 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Pay starts at $30+ / hour based on certifications and experience.

Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! Including:

• $5,000 Retention Bonus!

• $100 Quarterly tool allowance

• New Boots Provided Yearly!

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage starting DAY 1!

• 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. 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 $30 and $34.  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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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