Urgent Search: Refrigeration Fleet Mechanic

Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: Batesburg
Posted on: October 30, 2025

Job Description:

BECOME A US FOODS® FLEET MECHANIC! LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, SC THIS ROLE REQUIRES EXPERIENCE WITH REFRIGIRATED FLEET Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? The expected base rate for this role is $31.51 per hour or more depending on experience. Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership. Schedule is Monday-Friday. 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Training on 1st shift for the 1st month) * Hours subject to change based on business needs The Fleet Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance of the Fleet road equipment including tractor, trailer, thermo-king, converter dolly and maintenance vehicles. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Mechanics will also be responsible for the documentation, completion, and to keep current the maintenance logs for all repairs and parts used daily. The position will be required to perform road rescue as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.). - Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards. - Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action. - Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines. - Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used. - Backup to other maintenance shop personnel. - Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certificates. - Other duties as assigned by manager. SUPERVISION: - N/A RELATIONSHIPS - Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager - External: Vendor service providers when required WORK ENVIRONMENT - Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility. - Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Must have 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic. - Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to equipment repairs. - Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Prior experience in administering appropriate PM program. - Must furnish own personal hand tools. - Able to read and write legibly (e.g., to attend trainings, hold conversations, receive safety and job-related coaching, and enter information on reports if needed); basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, divide). EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent required. CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING - N/A LICENSES - Must possess a valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification - Experience using fleet maintenance software - Welding ability 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 $31.51/hour and $34.62/hour. As applicable, this role will also receive paid training and overtime compensation. 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: Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status LI-YE1

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