Diesel Fleet Mechanic — Night Shift, Tool Allowance & Benefits

US Foods; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical benefits start day one

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our maintenance team. The role focuses on diagnosing, rebuilding, and repairing diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates) and performing preventative maintenance in line with DOT standards. The job requires tool ownership and a clean safety record.

Schedule Sundays through Thursdays, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. We offer a 401(k) with company match, benefits from day one, weekly pay, paid time off, and provided uniforms.

Qualifications

• 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to equipment repairs.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Reading and writing to attend trainings and enter reports.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates).
• Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
• Receive road calls, coordinate with third-party vendors and plan action with partners.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Document repairs and parts used using fleet maintenance software system.
• Backup to other maintenance shop personnel and pursue additional certifications.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Diagnostic & troubleshooting

Welding ability

Training note-taking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

DOT compliance knowledge

Job description

US Foods is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our maintenance team. The role focuses on diagnosing, rebuilding, and repairing diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates) and performing preventative maintenance in line with DOT standards. The job requires tool ownership and a clean safety record.

Schedule Sundays through Thursdays, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. We offer a 401(k) with company match, benefits from day one, weekly pay, paid time off, and provided uniforms.