Diesel Mechanic - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand new large shop with a break room

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and other ins

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Fleet Technician/Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair the company fleet according to established standards and safety regulations.

This full-time role features a 10-hour shift (4:00 am–2:30 pm, Mon Tue Thu Fri; off Wed Fri Sat Sun) in a brand-new large shop with modern amenities. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, 1 year of experience with medium to heavy-duty trucks, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical degree or 2-year associate in diesel mechanics preferred.
• 1 year experience with medium to heavy-duty trucks required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance repairs including replacing and rotating tires, lubrication, and minor electrical and cooling system repairs on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
• Maintains trailers and Warehouse equipment such as walkie riders, forklifts, pallet jacks and powered hand carts.
• Operates PIT equipment (forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, walkie riders) safely according to procedures.
• Adheres to OSHA, FMCSA, Pepsi standards and wears required PPE.
• Complies with safety and DOT regulations and documents repair work and inspections.
• Transports equipment to outside shops when needed and orders parts; maintains inventory and cleanliness of the fleet garage.

Skills

Diagnostic software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree or 2-year diesel mechanics

Job description

Fleet Technician/Diesel Mechanic

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our

• Brand new large shop with a break room
• 401K Matching
• Pension Plan
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance benefits

Fleet Technician/Diesel Mechanic

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Fleet Technicians earn between $30.39-$38.11 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as:

• Brand new large shop with a break room
• 401K Matching
• Pension Plan
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance benefits

Schedule:

1st Shift - 10 hour shifts - 4:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Off Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday)

Position Summary

To serve our internal customers by maintaining and repairing the company’s fleet of vehicles according to established company standards and federal law to ensure the safety, reliability, and functionality of the fleet.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventative maintenance repairs which include replacing and rotating tires, completing vehicle component lubrication ad replacement, minor electrical and cooling system repairs to gas and diesel engine vehicles.
• Performs preventative maintenance on trailers and Warehouse equipment such as Walkie Riders, Forklifts, Pallet Jacks and Powered hand carts.
• Operates Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), including forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, and walkie riders in compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, FMCSA, Federal/State/Local Laws); wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Complies with all safety and DOT regulations.
• Communicates with: co-workers regarding repair status on equipment; internal customers regarding vehicle repair needs; supervisor regarding vehicle repair issues.
• Transports equipment to outside maintenance shops for repair work not completed in-house.
• Orders parts and maintains parts inventory.
• Maintains cleanliness and assists in the organization of the fleet garage (e.g. cleans up spills, properly disposes of used parts).
• Completes Federal annual inspection reports, preventative maintenance records, service repair order forms, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.

Education Level

• Minimum - High School or GED
• Preferred - Vocational / Technical or equivalent degree; 2 Year / associate degree in diesel mechanics

Experience

• Years of Experience – 1 year - with medium to heavy duty trucks required

Certificates & Licenses

• Valid Driver's License; Employee must be insurable to operate a vehicle, as a condition of initial and continued employment.

Additional Requirements

Basic understanding of diagnostic software. Must be able to work around fumes, airborne particles and toxic/caustic materials. Must be able to work around moving equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks) and in a loud noise environment.