Diesel Mechanic

US Foods, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the foodservice industry as a diesel mechanic where you'll repair and maintain diesel equipment. Enjoy a competitive pay with a sign-on bonus, great benefits including medical, dental, and a strong safety culture. This role offers opportunities for growth and training within the organization.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair diesel equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

Join the US Foods Team! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? SCHEDULE : Sunday - Thursday, 5 : 30pm - 2 : 00am

• PLUS $8,000 Sign-On Bonus
• PAY : $35-$40 / hour $700 yearly Tool Allowance Work boots provided at least yearly Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership. US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus. Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, reefers, lift gates, etc.). 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, 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. 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. 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. (Quarterly tool allowance provided) EDUCATION
• High school diploma or equivalent required. CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING
• N / A LICENSES
• Must possess a valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification preferred.
• Welding ability.
• Able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time.
• List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below. OCCASIONALLY : 1%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 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 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY PUSH / PULL1 FREQUENTLY CLIMB / BALANCE2 FREQUENTLY STOOP / SQUAT FREQUENTLY KNEEL FREQUENTLY BEND FREQUENTLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY TWIST FREQUENTLY GRASP OBJECTS3 FREQUENTLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS4 FREQUENTLY MANUAL DEXTERITY5 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) 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 $35.00 and $40.00. 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 :

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