Service Technician

Service Technician at US Foods, Inc. summary : The Service Technician performs preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty diesel equipment such as tractors and trailers within a fleet maintenance facility. The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, use of fleet maintenance software, and adherence to safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of experience as a commercial diesel mechanic, with preferred qualifications including a Class A CDL and DOT certification.

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 $22 and $27 / hour.

As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.

​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 :

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Schedule : generally Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, hours can vary . Night options available

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.

SUPERVISION

N / A

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal : All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager

External : N / A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Onsite : 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must 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).

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 with Maximo fleet maintenance system

Previous mechanical and PM program experience

Experience using fleet maintenance software

Welding ability

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCASIONALLY : 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY : 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY : 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO :

FREQUENCY :

STAND : CONTINUOUSLY

WALK : CONTINUOUSLY

DRIVE 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 : FREQUENTLY

CLIMB / BALANCE 2 : FREQUENTLY

STOOP / SQUAT : FREQUENTLY

KNEEL : FREQUENTLY

BEND : FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER : FREQUENTLY

TWIST : FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3 : FREQUENTLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4 : FREQUENTLY

MANUAL 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)

Keywords : service technician, diesel mechanic, fleet maintenance, preventative maintenance, heavy-duty equipment repair, diesel equipment, fleet maintenance software, Class A CDL, DOT certification, mechanical repairs