Fleet Technician I - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Break room

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Technician/Diesel Mechanic to service and repair our vehicle fleet. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and ensure safety and reliability of all equipment.

Responsibilities include servicing gas and diesel engines, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and maintaining accurate maintenance records. A valid driver's license and 1 year of truck experience are required; a relevant technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with medium to heavy-duty trucks.
• Preferred: Vocational/Technical degree or 2-year associate in diesel mechanics.
• Valid Driver's License and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on gas and diesel engines.
• Maintain trailers and warehouse equipment (walkie riders, forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Operate PIT equipment (forklifts, motorized pallet jacks) safely.
• Adhere to OSHA, safety standards, and company policies; wear PPE.
• Order parts and maintain parts inventory.
• Complete maintenance records and required paperwork.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Diesel mechanics

PIT operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree

2-year associate in diesel mechanics

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Fleet Technician/Diesel Mechanic

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Fleet T echnician pay starts at $30.39 per hour and receives 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.