Fountain Installer (PES)

Pepsi; Smyrna, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Smyrna, TN seeks a Vending Equipment Installer/Service Technician to deliver, install and service vending and fountain systems at customer sites. The role requires lifting heavy units (800–1200 lbs) and using equipment to load, unload, and assemble beverage machines from start to finish.

Responsibilities include repairs, preventative maintenance, keeping accurate equipment records, and educating customers on basic care. A CDL may be required; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age; 21+ if CDL required.
• Valid U.S. CDL license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (if applicable).
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Unload and load vending/fountain units for daily delivery.
• Install vending/fountain equipment and load with products.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Educate customers on basic equipment repair and upkeep.
• Maintain accurate equipment information and paperwork.
• Follow DOT regulations and complete required paperwork.

Job description

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This position delivers and installs vending/fountain equipment as needed. Position uses lifting and equipment to load/unload and move large fountain machines/units at customer accounts. Prepares equipment for delivery and maintains all paperwork associated with equipment installation and removal. Installs fountain beverage systems from start to finish. May also assist with moving, storing, and organizing equipment in inventory at the facility. This position requires lifting, pushing/pulling and moving vending/fountain machines that weigh approximately 800-1200 pounds several times over 10-12 hour period.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Unload and load new and used vendors or fountain for daily delivery
• Install vendors and load/reload with products as necessary
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on vending/fountain equipment
• Educate customers on basic equipment repair and upkeep procedures
• Collect accurate and complete equipment information
• Maintain parts, tools, and equipment
• Follow DOT regulations
• Complete required paperwork and maintain accurate customer/work order records for each delivery
• Transport miscellaneous items such as compressors for repair/scrap, cardboard for recycle, etc.
• Fill install and adjust to proper mix of product
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 year of age 21 or older if CDL required.
• Valid U.S. CDL license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (if applicable)

Note: In all California locations except Stockton, both non-excepted intrastate and non-excepted interstate status are accepted for this position. In Stockton, CA, only non-excepted interstate status is accepted.

• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test (if applicable)
• Follow DOT regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively in English if CDL required

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Working with mechanical systems (e.g., knowing mechanical concepts, troubleshooting and repairing appliances, performing basic household repair in plumbing, circuits, fuses, and electrical components, operating hand tools and power tools, etc.)
• Generating and setting work schedules (e.g., determining the priority of work projects, building work schedules, scheduling tasks during the day, etc.)
• Operating trucks requiring a CDL Class B license (e.g., performing basic functions like driving forwards, driving backwards, or maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)
• Serving customers (e.g., resolving customer issues, ensuring appropriate communication with store managers, following up on customer requests, etc.)
• Completing basic paperwork (e.g., filling out paperwork, completing documentation to turn in to supervisor, filling out timecards mileage, etc.)

Because the material job duties of this role involve regular field work (away from a physical Company location), including visiting customer locations and interfacing with employees, vendors, and customers of the Company, and the general public -- following a conditional offer of employment, the Company has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history in accordance with applicable laws to ensure safety. A conditional offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In addition, the Company will verify your education, employment history, and motor vehicle or driving history (if applicable to this role).

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity