Diesel and Trailer Mechanic

US Foods, Inc.; Manchac (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

New boots yearly

Health, dental & vision coverage

Paid vacation & personal time

Uniforms provided

401K with company match

Referral bonus

Life insurance

Safety culture and leadership

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is hiring a Fleet Maintenance Technician to provide safe, reliable service for our fleet. You will diagnose and repair diesel equipment, perform DOT-regulation maintenance, and coordinate with vendors to ensure rapid action on road calls.

Comfortable with documenting work in fleet software and mentoring teammates. We value hands-on expertise, tool availability, and willingness to travel for training.

Qualifications

• 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a Fleet Reefer/Refrigeration technician.
• TK/Carrier Refrigeration Certifications.
• Willing to travel and attend training provided by US Foods.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to reefer equipment repairs.
• Experience administering PM programs.
• Must furnish own hand tools.
• Able to read/write legibly; basic math skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using fleet maintenance software preferred.
• Welding ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete required repairs on diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates).
• Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
• Receive road calls, coordinate third-party vendors, and plan action with business partners.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment according to safety rules/regulations.
• Document repairs and parts used in fleet software tablet.
• Backup to other maintenance staff.
• Mentor other maintenance personnel.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Diagnose and troubleshoot

Preventive maintenance

Reading/writing

Mathematical basics

Team mentoring

Independent problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Technical service manuals

Job description

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 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, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AMPay range starts at $36 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.
• Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 yearsof verifiable hands‑on experience as a Fleet Reefer/Refrigeration technician. TK/Carrier Refrigeration Certifications.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training provided by US Foods.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to reefer 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).
• Ability to read and understand technical and online service manuals.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 Requirements

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: 1. SIT Occasionally 2. STAND Frequently 3. WALK Frequently 4. DRIVE Occasionally (Test drives equipment) TO LIFT: 1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously 2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently 3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally 4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally 5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) May lift up to pounds (2 man lift) TO CARRY: 1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Frequently 2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently 3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally 4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally 5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Occasionally 1. Push/pull Occasionally Item: transmissions, tires & clutches 2. Climb/balance Occasionally Item: ladders & lift gates 3. Stoop/squat Frequently 4. Kneel/bend Occasionally 5. Bend Frequently 6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally 7. Grasp objects Frequently Type: 8. Manipulate objects Frequently type: 9. Twisting Occasionally1 (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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $36 and $40. This role may also receive overtime compensation where applicable. 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.

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