Maintenance Technician

WMFHA; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution seeks a Diesel Mechanic in Zebulon, NC, offering a starting salary of $29/hour with potential for growth. This role involves maintaining fleet vehicles, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing excellent service. Opportunities for bonuses and training are also available, creating an enriching work environment.

Benefits

Paid training

Paid overtime

Service recognition and employee rewards

Quarterly tool allowance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 2 years hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
• Furnish own personal hand tools.
• CDL A and DOT certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair diesel equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance within company standards.
• Complete documentation of all repair orders and parts accountability.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Diesel Mechanic Certification

TK/Carrier Refrigeration Certification

Job description

• BECOME A US FOODS FLEET

  DieselMechanic will be responsible for the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of the Fleet road equipment including tractor, trailer, thermo-king, converter dolly and maintenance vehicles. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Mechanics will also be responsible for the documentation, completion, and to keep current the maintenance logs for all repairs and parts used daily.

  Our Diesel Mechanics start at$29.00 an hour +$1 for night shift differential, with additional scale for experience and/or certifications! Also, US FOODS $5,000 retention bonus.

  Diesel Mechanics earn clean and safe shop bonuses, uniform allowance, tool allowance, and continuous growth and training opportunities!

  We help you make it! US FOODS is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, a continuous improvement focus, and $300 quarterly tool allowance.

  Schedule: Sunday -Thursday / 5:00pm -2:00am

  US FOODS has a lot to offer:

  • US FOODS is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
  • We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
  • Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
  • Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
  • Service recognition and employee rewards
  • Company with a history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training
  • Excellent Leadership

  BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)

  Main Ingredients of the Job!

  Great Diesel Mechanics are crucial to the US FOODS team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Diesel Mechanics strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with team members.

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, reefers, lift gates, etc.).
  • Perform preventative maintenance within company standards.
  • Complete documentation of all repair orders, PM list and parts accountability.
  • Keep track of assigned repairs by logging in and out of the Shop Fax system.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.
  • Maintain inventory and proper recordkeeping.
  • Backup to other maintenance shop personnel.
  • Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  What you bring to the table

  • Must have (2 ) years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy duty commercial diesel mechanic or reefer mechanic or a combination of both; or (2) years verifiable hands-on experience with either Diesel Mechanic Certification or TK/Carrier Refrigeration Certification or both.
  • 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.
  • CDL A and DOT certified preferred.

  
  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA regulations as pertaining to the shop and fleet.
  • Ability to read and understand technical and service manuals.
  • Excellent communication skills; able to communicate with co-workers and drivers with demonstrated teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
  • Computer and software experience.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
  • Must be able to work overtime when needed.

  Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.

  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 $29 and $40.

  As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality, freezer premium.

  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.

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