Lead Fleet Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

401K match

Life insurance

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Competitive pay

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC in Winter Haven is hiring a Lead Fleet Technician to lead our fleet maintenance team, oversee diagnostics, and ensure high reliability across light to heavy duty trucks and PIT equipment. Working 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, you will balance technical leadership with hands-on coaching.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate shop activities, monitor service levels, and drive improvements in workflow efficiency while upholding DOT compliance and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fleet maintenance experience with advanced diagnostics
• Multi-system troubleshooting (electrical, powertrain hydraulics)
• Proven leadership experience and ability to mentor others
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and fleet operations in distribution/logistics
• Experience managing work queues, schedules and service levels
• Desired ASE Master Technician or OEM engine certifications are a plus

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
• Develop future technical leads and leaders
• Coordinate daily shop activities and monitor service levels
• Support scheduling and resolve conflicts professionally

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diagnostics

Leadership

Team mentoring

DOT compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ASE Certification(s) preferred

CDL certification preferred

Tools

Web-based fleet tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:0 AM

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 Statics.
• 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 2026, for the 5th 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 Technician based out of our Winter Haven location. Working 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

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
• 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
• 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

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 isat-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.