Senior Diesel Mechanic

usfoods; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Boots provided

Health benefits starting day one

Paid vacation time, sick, personal

Uniforms provided

401K with company match

Strong safety culture

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a skilled heavy-duty diesel mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and service tractors, trailers, lift gates, and related equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and DOT standards.

The role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience, a valid driver's license, and your own tool set. We value reliability, teamwork, and a strong safety culture, with benefits and growth opportunities at US Foods.

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment repairs.
• Able to read and write legibly for training and reporting.
• Must furnish own personal tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild and repair diesel equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance per DOT standards.
• Receive road calls and coordinate with vendors and partners.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and document repairs.

Skills

Diesel engine expertise

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Independent worker

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Personal hand tools

Welding ability

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

COME WORK FOR US FOODS®!

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: Sunday - Thursday Nights, 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Pay range is $39 hourly depending on certifications and experience.

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.
• 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

• Independently 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 5 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 Occasionally 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

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 $35 and $40. This role may also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.

Benefits

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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