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US Foods, Inc.
Fleet Mechanic
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$52,717 / year median in Tennessee
+16% projected growth
Job Description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE?
PLEASEAPPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSE
To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.JOIN OUR FLEET TEAM!
Tool allowance included to support your trade. Our Diesel Mechanics start at $28.00/hourDOE 401K
with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%. Medical Benefits Start Day One! We offer weekly pay, low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage. Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time. Employee uniforms provided.Schedule:
Sunday- Thursday, 10:00 PM-6:30 AM, with overtime available.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.SUPERVISION
N/ARELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager External:
Vendor service providers when requiredWORK 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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have 3 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).EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required.CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING N/A LICENSES
Must possess a valid driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification Experience using fleet maintenance software Welding abilityPHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS OCCASIONALLY
1%- 33 /
FREQUENTLY:
34%- 66% /
CONTINUOUSLY:
67%- 100% or
NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO
FREQUENCY:
STAND:
CONTINUOUSLY WALK
CONTINUOUSLYDRIVE 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 PUSH/PULL 1
FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE 2
FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT
FREQUENTLY KNEEL:
FREQUENTLY BEND
FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER
FREQUENTLY TWIST:
FREQUENTLY GRASP OBJECTS 3
FREQUENTLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS 4
FREQUENTLYMANUAL 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. The expected base rate for this role is between $28- $36/hr 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. Attachments
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