Senior Diesel Mechanic Technician - NY Staffing : Job Details

Diesel Mechanic

Join Our Community of Food People! The basic purpose is to provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

Our Diesel Mechanics start at $33.00 $45.00/hour depending on experience!

We offer:

• 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.
• $5,000 retention bonus!
• Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.
• Employee uniforms provided.
• $125 quarterly tool allowance. $500.00 annually.
• Employee referral program. $1,000 per referral
• Strong safety culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.

Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday Nights 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM

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.
• Welding ability
• Knowledge with electrical schematics
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Leadership experience or qualifications.
• Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification.
• EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) certification.

Physical Requirements:

Job requires worker to:

• Sit occasionally
• Stand frequently
• Walk frequently
• Drive occasionally (test drives equipment)
• Lift:
• 1-10 lbs (sedentary) continuously
• 10-20 lbs (light) frequently
• 25-50 lbs (medium) occasionally
• 50-100 lbs (heavy) occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (very heavy) may lift up to 120-150 pounds (2 man lift)
• Carry:
• 1-10 lbs (sedentary) frequently
• 10-20 lbs (light) frequently
• 25-50 lbs (medium) occasionally
• 50-100 lbs (heavy) occasionally
• Over 100 lbs (very heavy) occasionally
• Push/pull occasionally
• Climb/balance occasionally
• Stoop/squat frequently
• Kneel/bend occasionally
• Bend frequently
• Reach above shoulder occasionally
• Grasp objects frequently
• Manipulate objects frequently
• Twisting occasionally

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