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Diesel Fleet Mechanic

US Foods
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Altoona, PA 16603, US

Salary

$30 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

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  • US Foods is seeking a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic with a minimum of 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience.
  • The position offers a pay rate starting at $30 per hour, with potential increases based on certifications and experience.
  • Work hours are scheduled from Sunday to Thursday nights, 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with excellent benefits starting on day one.
  • Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel equipment while maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, and a Class-A CDL license is preferred, along with the ability to furnish personal hand tools.

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

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 Foodsis 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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