Fleet Mechanic

US Foods•St Louis, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic helps provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet equipment, including tractors, trailers, bobtails, and lift gates. The role is based at a US Foods maintenance facility and follows a Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. schedule. The position includes a tool allowance, and mechanics may earn up to $37.00 per hour plus overtime. The mechanic performs work within Department of Transportation standards, documents repairs and parts in a fleet maintenance system, and maintains a clean, safe work environment. The role involves assisting senior technicians and being willing and able to take on increased responsibilities and certifications. Work may involve extreme temperatures and weather conditions, and schedule flexibility is required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
Furnish personal hand tools.
Ability to read and write legibly and perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, and division.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification.
Experience with the Maximo fleet maintenance system.
Previous mechanical and preventive maintenance program experience.
Experience using fleet maintenance software.
Welding ability.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance within DOT standards.
Complete required repairs on diesel equipment, including tractors, trailers, bobtails, and lift gates.
Take direction from and assist senior technicians with repairs.
Use the fleet maintenance system tablet to document equipment repairs and parts used.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules, regulations, and government guidelines.
Be willing and able to assume increased responsibility and earn certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

Tool allowance.
401(k) with a 2% automatic company contribution and company match up to an additional 6%.
Medical benefits beginning on the first day.
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage for family coverage.
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
Employee uniforms provided.
Overtime compensation may be available.
Health insurance and pre-tax spending accounts.
Retirement benefits.
Paid time off.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Life insurance.