Fleet Technician I - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand new shop with break room

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

G&J Pepsi is seeking a Fleet Technician/Diesel Mechanic in Columbus, OH to maintain and repair the company’s fleet per standards and federal law. The role requires performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and parts management to ensure safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and other PIT equipment, adhering to OSHA and FMCSA regulations, and documenting maintenance activities. The position offers a 1st shift with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum - High School or GED.
• Preferred - Vocational/Technical or equivalent degree; 2 Year / associate degree in diesel mechanics.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel vehicles.
• Maintain trailers and Warehouse equipment (walkie riders, forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) safely according to standards.
• Follow safety policies, DOT rules and company procedures.
• Keep parts inventory and complete paperwork for maintenance.
• Maintain a clean fleet garage and assist in organization.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree or 2-year diesel tech

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Fleet Technician/Diesel Mechanic

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Fleet Technician 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.