Diesel Technician

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITECOME WORK FOR US FOODS® in Lexington, SC!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: Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PMFleet Mechanics may earn up to $31.50 per hour PLUS overtime!Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! Including:$250 Quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year!Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage. Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.Employee uniforms and boots 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  Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.Complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.).Take directions from and assist senior technicians with repairs.Utilize fleet maintenance system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines.Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications.Other duties as assigned by manager.QUALIFICATIONSMust have 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.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).Must possess a valid driver's license.High school diploma or equivalent required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSValid Class A CDL license and DOT certificationExperience with Maximo fleet maintenance systemPrevious mechanical and PM program experienceExperience using fleet maintenance softwareWelding abilityEPA 608 preferredWORK ENVIRONMENTOnsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.Ability to work flexible schedule.Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSOCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:FREQUENCY:STAND: CONTINUOUSLYWALK: CONTINUOUSLYDRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLYSIT: FREQUENTLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): FREQUENTLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLYCARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLYKNEEL: FREQUENTLYBEND: FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLYTWIST: FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY1 (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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between $29.40-$31.50.​  This role may also receive overtime compensation where applicable. 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. ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***