Lead Fleet Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coke Florida is seeking a Lead Fleet Technician in Jacksonville. The role leads the fleet maintenance team, balances technical expertise with operational leadership, and drives quality and succession development.

Working 4:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, you will develop the next generation of fleet leaders while ensuring reliable repairs. The position demands extensive fleet maintenance experience, advanced diagnostics, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fleet maintenance experience, including advanced diagnostics.
• Expertise in multi-system troubleshooting (electrical, powertrain hydraulics).
• Proven experience as a team leader with proactive coaching and conflict resolution.
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and fleet operations within logistics.
• Experience managing work queues, schedules and service levels.
• Ace certification or training in PIT, engine and OEM systems is preferred.
• Proven ability to improve workflow efficiency and organize complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final escalation point for fleet technical problems.
• Validate diagnostics and repair plans for complex issues.
• Ensure repair quality and fleet reliability across operations.
• Train and mentor Apprentices and Fleet Technicians.
• Coordinate daily shop activities and monitor service levels.
• Support scheduling and monitor repair backlog and efficiency.
• Conduct repair audits and develop future technical leads.
• Communicate status updates clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diagnostics

Team leadership

DOT compliance

Fleet operations

Web-based fleet tools

MS Office 365

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Coke Florida is looking for a Lead Fleet Technician based out of our Jacksonville location. Working 4:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday.

What You Will Do:

The Lead Fleet Technician at Coke Florida serves as the senior technical and operational leader within the fleet maintenance organization. This position balances technical expertise, operational leadership, workforce development, quality assurance and succession development while serving in a developmental leadership function

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the final escalation point for technical problems within the Fleet Department
• Validate complex diagnostics and repair plans
• Ensure repair quality and fleet reliability
• Train and mentor Apprentice and Fleet Technicians
• Conduct hands-on coaching and skill assessments
• Develop future technical leads and leaders
• Coordinate daily shop activities
• Monitor repair backlog and service levels
• Support and assist with scheduling
• Conduct repair audits
• Resolve conflicts professionally
• Support repairs for Light, Medium and Heavy Duty trucks, hydraulic systems and PIT equipment

For this role, you will need:

• 8+ years of fleet maintenance experience, including advanced diagnostics
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Multi-system troubleshooting (electrical, powertrain hydraulics)
  • Complex repair planning and execution
• Proven experience as a team leader
  • Proactively supporting teammates
  • Can resolve minor conflicts independently
  • Can contribute to problem solving in a positive manner
• Strong understanding of:
  • DOT regulations and compliance requirements
  • Fleet operations in distribution/logistics environment
• Experience managing:
  • Work queues, schedules and service levels

• ASE Certification(s) preferred. Relevant technical certifications may include ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications, ASE Master Technician, OEM engine certifications (Cummins, International, Detroit, PACCAR, Volvo/Mack), Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment certifications, DOT Inspection Certification, EPA 609, JPRO Diagnostic Training, CDL Class A, and OSHA safety certifications.
• Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years*
• Intermediate knowledge of web-based fleet tools and MS Office 365
• Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to plan work across people timelines and occasionally locations
  • Demonstrated ability to improve workflow efficiency
  • Reliable planer
• Strong communication skills
  • Ability to adapt communication style to audience
  • Ability to present clear status updates

*Major moving violations include, but are not limited to, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence, and reckless driving. Minor moving violations include, but are not limited to, speeding, driving too close, failure to stop, and improper lane changes. Driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Florida guidelines to determine eligibility for the Fleet Technician position.

Additional qualifications that will make you successful in this role:

• Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification preferred.
• 10+ years of technical experience preferred.

• Gasoline, diesel, propane and/or electric vehicle experience preferred

• CDL license or certification is highly preferred.
• Exposure to fleet analytics / reliability tracking
• Previous leadership experience