[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) US Foods · Columbia SC # Diesel Technician Columbia SC Full-time $29.40-$31.50 Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on US Foods’s official careers site. Posted October 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on US Foods’s careers site →](https://usfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/usfoodscareersExternal/job/Columbia-SC/Diesel-Technician_R283593-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [US Foods](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/) / Diesel Technician ## Job description ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE COME WORK FOR US FOODS® in Lexington, SC! 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 Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM Fleet Mechanics may earn up to $31.50 per hour PLUS overtime! Excellent Benefits starting DAY ONE! ### Including $250 Quarterly tool allowance, that's $1,000 extra per year! Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage. Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time. Employee uniforms and boots provided. 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 Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards. Complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.). Take directions from and assist senior technicians with repairs. Utilize fleet maintenance system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines. Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications. Other duties as assigned by manager. ### QUALIFICATIONS Must have 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic. 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). Must possess a valid driver's license. High school diploma or equivalent required. ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification Experience with Maximo fleet maintenance system Previous mechanical and PM program experience Experience using fleet maintenance software Welding ability EPA 608 preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility. Ability to work flexible schedule. 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: 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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $29.40-$31.50.​ This role may also receive overtime compensation where applicable. 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](https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html). *EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status * ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Columbia SC - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $29.40-$31.50[Apply on US Foods’s careers site →](https://usfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/usfoodscareersExternal/job/Columbia-SC/Diesel-Technician_R283593-1) ## Hiring at US Foods - Open jobs: 646 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026 [All US Foods jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at US Foods ### [Reefer Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/e97bd2d53452b63deda9/) Columbia SC ### [CDL Class A Delivery Driver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/b1ba7f799f87c35215f1/) Columbia SC ### [Inventory Control Clerk](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/64b01c0c0738a2dcbc02/) Columbia SC ### [Night Loader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/d04ed0bc4ef33266000e/) Columbia SC ### [Non CDL Yard Jockey](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/us-foods/jobs/bee2b3d4822a6e4419a1/) Columbia SC ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic | Earn $26 - $38 per Hour | Daytime Hours! | Minneapolis, MN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ruan-transportation/jobs/1376e1ea7621b7f83b89/) Ruan Transportation · Minneapolis, MN ### [Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic | Earn $26 - $38 per Hour. 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