Diesel Fleet Mechanic
Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: Perth Amboy
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
COME WORK FOR US FOODS®! Ready to build a career with a company
that’s leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make it! US
Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and
history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a
continuous improvement focus. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday Nights,
11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, OT available Pay range is $33- $38 hourly based
on certifications and experience. Excellent Benefits starting DAY
ONE! Including: $250 Quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra
per year! New Boots Provided Yearly! Low-cost Medical, Dental, and
Vision for Family Coverage. Paid vacation time, sick, and personal
time. Employee uniforms provided. Employee referral bonus program
401K with FANTASTIC company match! Strong Safety Culture, newer
equipment, and excellent local leadership and great place to work!
BASIC PURPOSE: To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing
preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.
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. 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). High school diploma or equivalent required. Must
possess a valid driver's license. Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT
certification PREFERRED Experience using fleet maintenance software
PREFERRED Welding ability PREFERRED 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.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% -
66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
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: FREQUENTLY;
CLIMB/BALANCE: FREQUENTLY; STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY; KNEEL:
FREQUENTLY; BEND: FREQUENTLY; REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLY;
TWIST: FREQUENTLY; GRASP OBJECTS: FREQUENTLY; MANIPULATE OBJECTS:
FREQUENTLY; MANUAL DEXTERITY: 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 $33 and $38.
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 .
Keywords: US Foods, Inc., Allentown , Diesel Fleet Mechanic, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Perth Amboy, Pennsylvania
