Lead Diesel Mechanic Technician - US Foods : Job Details

Lead Diesel Mechanic Technician

US Foods

Job Location : Pittston,PA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-18T18:06:48Z

Job Description :

Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday

7am - 3:30pm

$5,000 Retention Bonus

Hourly pay: $30 - $38 DOE

Benefits Available on Day one!

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more.

Paid Time Off, Strong Safety Culture, and Excellent Local Leadership!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.

  • Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.

  • Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners to triage appropriate plan of action including equipment swaps etc.

  • Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines.

  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:

  • N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

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

  • External: Dealer Service Managers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have 5 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.

  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting ability using fleet maintenance software.

  • Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Must furnish own personal hand tools.

  • Ability to comply with EPA and OSHA regulations pertaining to the shop and fleet.

  • Ability to read and understand technical and service manuals.

  • 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.

  • Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.

  • Computer and software experience.

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

  • Brake certification

LICENSES

  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • JPRO software experience / Detriot and Cummings experience

  • Welding ability

  • Knowledge with electrical schematics

  • Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

  • Leadership experience or qualifications

  • Valid Class CDL A or B license and DOT certification

  • EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) certification

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): FREQUENTLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): FREQUENTLY

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)

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