US Foods, Inc.
Experienced Diesel Technician
5 days ago
Milpitas
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. Our 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 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) 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 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. To review available benefits, please click here: ___.