Lead Diesel Maintenance Mechanic

Red Classic; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Time Off + holidays

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Group Health Insurance - Medical, Life

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Charleston, SC, seeks a Lead Diesel Maintenance Technician to coordinate training, schedule work, and ensure safety and quality across fleet facilities. The Lead will repair and maintain all customer vehicles and equipment with limited supervision.

The role includes mentoring technicians, performing engine overhauls, and overseeing parts inventory while ensuring cost-effective operations and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with high school diploma or GED.
• DOT Brake Inspection certification required or obtainable.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical certificate and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technician training and schedule work assignments.
• Perform diesel engine overhauls and routine maintenance.
• Audit repair orders and ensure safety standards are met.
• Mentor Vehicle Technicians and manage inventory.
• Maintain parts inventory and address discrepancies.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Team mentorship

Electrical systems

Equipment operation

Lifting 50lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

D.O.T. Brake Inspection certification

DOT medical certificate eligibility

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Diverse hand tools

Job description

Our Secret Ingredient is our Teammates. Join The Red Crew!

We offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Starting Pay Rate: $33.00- $38.00, depending on skillset and experience

Full Time Teammates are also eligible for:

• Hourly + Weekly Pay
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

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Lead Diesel Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

The Lead Vehicle Technician will coordinate technician training, schedule work assignments and manage workflow, complete shop safety, operational audits, manage parts room inventory, replenishment and review, audit repair orders. The Lead will spend a portion of their day repairing, and maintaining all types of customer vehicles, and equipment, including routinely performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance to ensure efficient vehicle operations to perform job duties independently, with limited supervision; mentor for vehicle technicians, as needed, and will need to provide their own tools.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and clean conditions in all Fleet Maintenance facilities.
• Serve as a mentor for Vehicle Technicians B and C, may perform other duties as assigned
• Perform a complete diesel engine overhaul as necessary to rebuild, and repair drive chain components, automatic brake systems, etc. through an in-depth understanding of the equipment and processes; serveas an auditor to ensure jobs are complete and that all safety standards are maintained
• Balance and manage workloads at multiple locations to ensure that all assets are repairedin atimelymanner
• Performotherdutiesasassigned,includecoveremployeevacationswhenneeded
• Assist with vehicle maintenance in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Routinely communicates with the management team about any issues or problems requiring attention
• Develop andmaintaina cooperative team shop environment through eective oversite of work activitiesand through partnering with teammates to complete the assigned workload
• Maintain accurate parts inventory, research and resolve all discovered inventory discrepancies andnoties maintenance management when a resolution is not available

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic skills in welding and cutting torch operation
• Basic electrical, mechanical diagnostics, and repair
• Ability to schedule and prioritize daily tasks
• Basic PC knowledge ABS diagnosis and repairs
• Understanding of tire inflation systems
• Knowledge of how to mount and dismount tires
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions tools, equipment, machinery and, or materials used to power, hand, diagnostic tools operate material handling equipment
• Operate material handling equipment
• Must be capable of driving company equipment, including class 8 tractors indoor, outdoor and roadside work
• Willingness to work any shift on the 24/7 Service Center, including Nights and, or Weekends as needed
• Must be able to liftup to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand and walk for shift assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 5-7 years of relevant work experience
• D.O.T. Brake Inspection certification
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical certificate
• Valid Driver's License

Coca-Cola Consolidated is the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler. Our diesel/fleet mechanics service external customers as well as Coca-Cola Consolidated fleet equipment. Technicians are employed by Coca Cola Consolidated, Inc and managed by Red Classic Transit, LLC.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range: 33.00-40.00 per_hour, General Benefits:

• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance