Senior Reefer Trailer Technician

US Foods, Inc.
  • Charlotte, NC
    Today

    Job Description

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

    Join Our Community of Food People!

    BASIC PURPOSE
    To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

    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 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)

                                                                                       

    ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** 

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    LocationCharlotte, NC

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