Diesel Fleet Mechanic: Refrigerated Trailers

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

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.