Garage Helper-Apprentice

usfoods; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Maintenance/Fleet Support Associate to help provide a safe and reliable fleet by assisting maintenance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm. Starting Pay: $22.50/hr (DOE).

This onsite role is based at a US Foods maintenance facility and involves washing trucks, organizing the parts room, and performing light janitorial duties. You will safely drive trucks and trailers around the lot, assist shop technicians with repairs when required, and interact with internal

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Wash trucks, parts room organization, and janitorial duties.
• Safely drive trucks/trailers throughout the lot.
• Assist shop technicians with repairs when required.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Basic math

Reading and writing

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

To provide a safe and reliable fleet by assisting maintenance.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm

Starting Pay: $22.50/hr (DOE)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wash trucks, parts room organization, and janitorial duties.
• Safely drive trucks/trailers throughout the lot.
• Assist shop technicians with repairs when required.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager
• External: Ability to interact with parts delivery drivers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Onsite : The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.
• Ability to work flexible schedule.
• Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age.

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).

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

N/A

LICENSES

Must possess a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous mechanical experience
• Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification
• Mechanical knowledge and comfortable with hands‑on work

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO

• 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
• 51-100 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
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

PHYSICAL VARIOUS

• PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY
• CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY
• STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY
• KNEEL: FREQUENTLY
• BEND: FREQUENTLY
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLY
• TWIST: FREQUENTLY
• GRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY
• MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: 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)
• 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 $22.50/hr and $26.47/hr. 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.

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