Senior Diesel Mechanic
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Job Description
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.
Our Senior Overnight Diesel Mechanics start at $39.00/hour depending on experience!
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401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.
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Medical Benefits Start Day One!
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We offer weekly pay, low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.
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Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
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Employee uniforms provided.
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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 9:00 PM - 530 AM
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace, and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, reefers, lift gates, etc.).
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Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
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Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.
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Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners to triage appropriate plan of action including equipment swaps etc.
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Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.
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Other duties as assigned by manager.
SUPERVISION:
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N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
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Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
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External: Dealer Service Managers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Must have 5 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
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Diagnostic and troubleshooting ability using fleet maintenance software.
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Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Must furnish own personal hand tools.
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Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA regulations pertaining to the shop and fleet.
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Ability to read and understand technical and service manuals.
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Excellent communication skills; able to communicate with co-workers and drivers with demonstrated teamwork skills.
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Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
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Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
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Computer and software experience.
EDUCATION
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
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Brake certification
LICENSES
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Must possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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JPRO software experience.
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Welding ability
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Knowledge with electrical schematics
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Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
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Leadership experience or qualifications
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Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification
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EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) certification
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): FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): FREQUENTLY
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)
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 $36.50 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.
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***