Reefer Mechanic

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

Tool allowance included to support your trade.

Our Diesel Mechanics start between $38.00-$42.00/hour depending on experience! 

• 401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%.

• Medical Benefits Start Day One!

• We offer low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.

• Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.

• Employee uniforms provided.

• Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.

Schedule:

Sunday–Thursday, 2pm-10:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel reefer equipment (THERMO KING & CARRIER TRAILER REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, Reefer Microprocessors, etc.). 

• Perform preventative maintenance within manufacturer standards.

• Mentor other maintenance shop personnel.

• Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.

• 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.

• 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: 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 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a Fleet Reefer/Refrigeration technician. TK/Carrier Refrigeration Certifications.

• Must be willing to travel and attend training provided by US Foods.

• Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to reefer equipment repairs. 

• Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Must furnish own personal hand tools.

• Ability to read and understand technical and online service manuals. 

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• EPA 608 (Type 2 or Universal) & EPA 609 Certifications

LICENSES

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Computer and software experience/ Noregon Diag Equip/A/C Recovery, Etc.

• Able to repair and overhaul warehouse equipment.

• Welding ability

• Valid Class A CDL license and DOT 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): 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)

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 $38.00-$45.00 per hour.

This role will also receive overtime compensation and shift differential

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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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