Diesel Technician - Night Shift, $5K Retention Bonus

US Foods; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Tool allowance

Medical benefits from day one

Uniforms provided

Job summary

US Foods is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet at a US Foods maintenance facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, complete repairs on tractors and trailers, and document work in the fleet system.

Compensation starts at $26.00–$28.00 per hour, plus a $5,000 retention bonus and tool allowance. This role requires a high school diploma and hands-on heavy‑duty diesel experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Able to read and write legibly; basic math skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
• Complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.).
• Take directions from and assist senior technicians with repairs.
• Utilize fleet maintenance system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines.
• Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Reading/writing

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo fleet maintenance system

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

US Foods is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet at a US Foods maintenance facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, complete repairs on tractors and trailers, and document work in the fleet system.

Compensation starts at $26.00–$28.00 per hour, plus a $5,000 retention bonus and tool allowance. This role requires a high school diploma and hands-on heavy‑duty diesel experience.