Diesel Mechanic

US Foods; Hurricane (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DAY ONE benefits

Tool allowance $250 quarterly

New boots yearly

401K with company match

Uniforms provided

Paid vacation, sick, personal time

Overtime pay

Job summary

US Foods in Hurricane, WV is seeking a Fleet Mechanic with 3+ years of hands-on diesel experience. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing diesel equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with vendors to keep a reliable fleet.

Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and experience with fleet maintenance software. US Foods offers strong benefits starting day one and opportunities for overtime pay.

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on experience as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency related to equipment repairs.
• Experience administering PM programs.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Valid driver’s license; Class-A CDL and DOT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete repairs on diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates).
• Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
• Receive road calls, coordinate with vendors and partners on action plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and document repairs in the fleet software tablet.

Skills

Diesel diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Reading & writing

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DOT certification (credential)

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

**COME WORK FOR US FOODS in Hurricane, WV!**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: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM - 4:30 AM****Fleet Mechanics may earn up to $32 per hour PLUS overtime!** **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.* 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 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 120-150 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 $28 and $32.* *As applicable, this role may 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:* *https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html**.* *#LI-ED1*