Diesel Mechanic Technician at US Foods, Inc. summary: A Diesel Mechanic Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered equipment such as tractors, trailers, and lift gates. They perform preventative maintenance according to Department of Transportation standards and document repairs using fleet maintenance software. This role requires hands-on experience, analytical skills, and the ability to work in various environmental conditions within a food service industry fleet maintenance facility. 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. Ou r 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 E SSENTIAL 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) 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 alsoreceive 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: . Keywords: diesel mechanic, fleet maintenance, equipment repair, preventative maintenance, diesel technician, troubleshooting, DOT standards, commercial vehicles, mechanical repairs, heavy-duty equipment