Lead Fleet Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Fleet Mechanic to join their dynamic team in Tampa. This role involves scheduling and performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on a diverse fleet of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, with experience in both light and heavy equipment. You will also have the opportunity to lead and develop team members, ensuring top-notch service and safety standards. Join a company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive rewards program, including health plans, a 401K program, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about mechanics and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans

401K program with healthy company match

Supplemental Life Insurance

Three weeks of vacation pay

10 company paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 1+ years of mechanic experience on light and heavy equipment required.
• Experience with Heavy Duty and PIT equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform mechanical repairs on fleet vehicles.
• Train and coach team members in repair and maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and D.O.T. inspections.

Skills

mechanical repairs

preventative maintenance

troubleshooting

diagnosing fleet equipment

coaching team members

Education

Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification

Tools

automotive hand tools

Job description

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.

Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.

In 2024, for the 3rd year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

Who We Are:

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.

Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.

In 2024, for the 3rd year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer:

Eligible full time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
• 401K program with healthy company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is looking for a Lead Fleet Mechanic based out of our Tampa location. We’re currently looking for 3:00PM to 11:30PM, working Monday through Friday.

What You Will Do:

As a Coke Florida Lead Fleet Mechanic, you will be responsible for scheduling and performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on all company fleet vehicles. Lead fleet mechanics assist in the scheduling, coaching, and development of other team members.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Train, coach and provide day-to-day direction to team members as needed.
• Coordinate and monitor department repair and employee work schedules.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs on all types of fleet equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles.
• Perform mechanical repairs including engine, clutch, oil changes, washing and cleaning, greasing, transmission, brake repairs, tire changes, and inspection of hoses, belts, fluids and wiring.
• Respond to fleet service calls, pick up and deliver vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and D.O.T. inspections using prescribed checklists along with identifying and reporting all unsafe conditions.
• Maintain tools and equipment to company standards.
• Act as back-up support for fleet supervisor as needed.

For this role, you will need:

• 1+ years of mechanic experience on light and heavy equipment required.
• Experience with Heavy Duty and PIT equipment is required.
• Excellent demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude.
• May be required to supply automotive hand tools (not including heavy duty or diagnostic tools).

Additional qualifications that will make you successful in this role:

• Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification preferred.
• 3+ years journeyman mechanic experience preferred.
• Gasoline, diesel and propane vehicle experience preferred.
• ASE certification and CDL license or certification is highly preferred.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.