Refrigerated Trailer Diesel Mechanic

US Foods; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a skilled Reefer Fleet Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair refrigerated trailers and related fleet equipment in our Transportation & Logistics shop. You will perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot diesel and refrigeration systems to keep cold-chain operations reliable.

In a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, you will collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and maintenance leadership to meet safety and quality standards, with opportunities for hands-on

Qualifications

• Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs refrigerated trailers and related fleet equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots diesel and refrigeration systems.
• Completes DOT inspections and ensures work meets safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Collaborates with drivers, dispatch, and maintenance leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain refrigerated trailers and related fleet equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel and refrigeration systems.
• Perform DOT inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with drivers and dispatch to minimize downtime.

Skills

Diesel engines

Refrigeration systems

DOT inspections

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Job description

US Foods is seeking a skilled Reefer Fleet Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair refrigerated trailers and related fleet equipment in our Transportation & Logistics automotive shop. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot diesel and refrigeration systems, complete DOT inspections, and ensure all work meets safety, compliance, and quality standards. Collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and maintenance leadership in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. This role offers hands-on impact on cold-chain reliability, training opportunities, and advancement within a leading national foodservice distributor.