Job Description

Maintenance Technician at US Foods, Inc. summary:

The Maintenance Technician at US Foods is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing diesel equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring a safe work environment. This role requires a minimum of three years of hands-on experience and engagement with fleet maintenance software for documentation. The position offers competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits while operating within a strong safety culture.

Join the US Foods Team!

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?

SCHEDULE: Sunday - Thursday, 5:30pm - 2:00am

**PLUS $8,000 Sign-On Bonus**

PAY: $35-$40/hour

$700 yearly Tool Allowance

Work boots provided at least yearly

Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus .

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

  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, 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 certificat es .  

SUPERVISION :  

• N/A  

RELATIONSH IPS  

• Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager.  

• External: Vendor service providers when required .  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Onsite : The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.  

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. (Quarterly tool allowance provided)​ 
   

E DUCATION  

• High school diploma or equivalent required .  

C ERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING  

• N/A  

L ICENSES  

• Must possess a valid driver's license .  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• A valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification preferred.  

• Welding ability.  

• Able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)  

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS  

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time .  

• List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below .  

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

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:  

FREQUENCY:  

STAND  

​​ C ONTINUOUSLY ​ 

WALK  

​​ C ONTINUOUSLY ​ 

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)  

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 $35.00 and $40.00.

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: .

Keywords:

maintenance technician, diesel equipment repair, preventative maintenance, US Foods, fleet maintenance, safety culture, heavy-duty mechanic, troubleshooting, repair technician, commercial diesel mechanic

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