Fleet Diesel Mechanic II - Knoxville, TN
The Fleet Diesel Mechanic II will perform scheduled preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to automobiles, trucks (light and heavy), trailers, vans, and forklifts as directed by the Fleet Manager and Lead Technician. This individual also disassembles and overhauls motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, and electrical systems.
Schedule and Shift
- Full-time
- Monday‑Friday
- 11:00 am until finished
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed is required
During the training period, candidates must be available on any weekday for a rotating schedule, either in the morning or afternoon, to observe both the opening and closing of the fleet.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair fleet equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
- Diagnose vehicle failures and disassemble, repair, and reassemble parts as necessary.
- Adhere to OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory compliance standards. Respond to service calls.
- Complete all necessary documents, including vehicle records.
- Maintain cleanliness in areas of work and tools.
- Maintain records of daily check list (pre‑trip inspections).
- Pick up and deliver vehicles.
- Manage ordering and inventory of parts.
- Perform assigned duties in a safe and productive manner.
- Follow the direction of Fleet Supervisor/Manager and Lead Technician.
- Input data accurately and in a timely manner into the fleet maintenance software program (SAP EAM).
- Use certifications in the following areas to support position responsibilities.
- Responsible for moving trailers around the warehouse/distribution center or trucking yard without needing a Commercial Driver’s License.
Total Rewards
- Pay starting at $31.67 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $33.25 per hour in the quarter after their 6‑month anniversary.
- Benefits (subject to eligibility and collective bargaining agreements where applicable): Medical, Dental, and Vision; Paid Time Off; 401(k) program with employer match; Child & Elder Care; Adoption Benefits; Paid Parental Leave; Fertility Benefits; Employee Resource Groups; Breastmilk Shipping Services; Dependent Scholarship Program; Education Assistance; Employee Assistance Program; Personalized Wellness Platform and more.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Between 2 to 3 years of diesel mechanic experience on a fleet.
- Must be able to work on all types of vehicles.
- Lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Able to supply your own set of tools to perform the job.
- Basic computer skills needed.
- CDL Class A preferred.
- Responsible for moving trailers around the warehouse/distribution center or trucking yard.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances employment of its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.