Senior Fleet Mechanic

Job overview

The Senior Fleet Mechanic is an onsite role based in Slidell, LA, with a base pay rate of $34.00/hour. This position supports the US Foods maintenance team by ensuring the safety and reliability of the company's fleet through expert maintenance and repair services. The role exists to perform preventative maintenance and complex repairs on diesel equipment, including tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units. The Senior Fleet Mechanic contributes to operational efficiency by mentoring junior staff, managing road calls, and maintaining accurate documentation within the fleet maintenance software system.

What you'll do

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, and repair diesel equipment
• perform preventative maintenance per DOT standards
• mentor maintenance shop personnel
• manage road calls and third-party vendor coordination
• document repairs using fleet maintenance software.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

night shift

slidell la

us foods

diesel mechanic

fleet maintenance

dot standards

preventative maintenance

heavy-duty

mechanical repair

$34/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off, disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan.

Why this role

Includes 401K with company match, medical benefits from day one, and weekly pay.

About the employer

US Foods, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: General Automotive Repair. Sector: 81.