Diesel Fleet Mechanic
3 days ago
New Brunswick
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, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, OT available Pay range is $33- $38 hourly based on certifications and experience. Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! Including: * $250 Quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year! * New Boots Provided Yearly! * Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage. * 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 $33 and $38. 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: ___.