Diesel Technician

Our Intermediate Trailer Techs Schedule: Sunday- Thursday - 3PM until 11 PM or finish with potential O/T

Current Hourly rate: $31.50 , paid weekly

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, and a continuous improvement focus. 

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, and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work  

• 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.

Main Ingredients of the Job!

• Our US FOODS® Trailer Techs are responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of the Fleet Road equipment including diesel tractor, trailer, thermo-king, converter dolly, and maintenance vehicles.

• Ensuring compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations.

• Mechanics will also be responsible for the documentation, completion, and keeping of current maintenance logs for all repairs and parts used daily.  

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace, and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, reefers, lift gates, etc.)

What you bring to the table:

Related Experience/Requirements:  

(3) years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic or reefer mechanic or a combination of both; or (1) years of verifiable hands-on experience with either Diesel Mechanic Certification or TK/Carrier Refrigeration Certification or both.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must furnish own personal hand tools

• Ability to comply with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations as pertaining to the shop and fleet

• Ability to read and understand technical and service manuals

• Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• 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

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

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!

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 $29.00 and $34.00 per hour.

As applicable, this role will alsoreceive overtime compensation as appropriate.

​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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