Lead Fleet Technician - Experienced

Frito-Lay North America, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Vacation days

Tool allowance

Job summary

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. is hiring Lead Fleet Technicians to maintain and repair our fleet vehicles, diagnose mechanical issues, and manage parts inventory. You will lead a team of technicians, coach peers, and schedule preventive maintenance to keep drivers on the road.

This experienced role requires CDL, physical ability to work in tight spaces, and flexibility to work weekends or off-shifts when needed. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this vital frontline position.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge to assist entry-level mechanics with difficult repairs.
• Ability to return vehicles to the traffic center (CDL required).
• Interact with a variety of Frito-Lay drivers and team members.
• Comfort with working in tight spaces under vehicles.
• Schedule and assign repair, inspection, and safety trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in complex repairs and mentor junior technicians.
• Maintain and repair fleet vehicles and diagnose issues.
• Manage parts inventory and charge labor/time to work orders.
• Lead local fleet agenda for garage assessments and storeroom inventories.
• Develop transportation maintenance and repair procedures and stay current in Fleet Reliability.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Diagnostics

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Tools

Welding

Diagnostics equipment

Electronic logging devices

Job description

Frito-Lay Lead Fleet Technicians are essential to our team because they work on our fleet vehicles and keep our drivers safe. Are you looking for a job at a company that rewards the mechanically gifted? Although you will start out working for Frito-Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo.

We are proud to offer you a generous starting salary which ramps up quickly for top performers. We also offer unbeatable benefits including health insurance, dental and vision, retirement savings benefits including 401(k) with company contribution, vacation days, an annual tool and boot allowance provided, and much more.

You may already be familiar with what this position entails. You will help us maintain and repair our vehicles, diagnose mechanical issues, manage parts inventory, and charge parts and labor to work orders. We asked our Fleet Technicians what else we should let you know about working here, and this is what the team had to say about frequent tasks you can expect to perform:

• You will use your extensive knowledge to assist entry-level mechanics with difficult repairs.


• Return vehicles to the traffic center (CDL required).


• You will interact with a variety of Frito-Lay drivers, from professional truck drivers to salespeople.


• This is a physical job which often involves working in tight spaces under vehicles.


• Prioritize, schedule, and assign repair and inspection work according to business objectives (safety, service, cost and preventative maintenance).


• Provide coaching to other technicians on performance/technical skills for development


• Schedule and assign developmental and safety trainings for fleet technicians in shop.


• Maintain a proactive and safe working environment to protect oneself and others in accordance with all department guidelines and all applicable company safety rules.


• Will be responsible for supporting Garage Team in maintaining accurate computer records of time and parts used on specific work orders.


• Lead local fleet agenda to assist with OTR garage assessments and storeroom inventories.


• Maintain National Parts Supplier Utilization and proactive partnership with Parts Team.


• Lead local fleet development agenda to enhance OTR fleet technicians’ technical competencies.


• Assist in developing transportation maintenance and repair procedures.


• You must maintain and demonstrate commitment to staying current within Fleet Reliability field.


• You will build relationships with local vendors to balance outside service vendor costs for parts and labor.


• You must be able to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers by providing accurate, meaningful, courteous, and timely responses to their questions or concerns.


• Attend required trainings/conferences as needed.

This is an experienced position that requires a CDL. Here are our minimum requirements for you to consider prior to filling out our application:

• You are at least 21 years of age or older


• You may be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift


• You have a valid CDL


• You can lift 50 pounds or more with or without a reasonable accommodation


• You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation


• You have the ability to work in tight spaces for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation


• You will be required to work on/under trucks for an entire shift (8 to 12 hours) with or without a reasonable accommodation

While the minimum qualifications are all you need to apply, top candidates will also have:

• 8 years of previous mechanical experience with Class 8 Commercial Tractors and Trailers.


• Ability to be flexible and willing to work off shifts and weekends if necessary.


• Ability to travel offsite when needed to other various locations/sites.


• Previous experience with welding as well as performing Preventative Maintenance on heavy duty equipment.


• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot repairs using diagnostic systems.

Given the fact that we offer high wages and phenomenal benefits, you might be wondering what will give you an edge when you apply to Frito-Lay. Here is an idea of the characteristics our managers look for:

• Safety-Focused: Drivers are counting on your focus on safety which means doing the job correctly and not taking shortcuts.


• Flexibility: Like all Frito-Lay team members, your work on weekends and holidays helps us maintain our industry dominance. We place a high premium on teamwork.


• Attention to Detail: We want to avoid breakdowns and stranded drivers. Your approach to preventative maintenance should be diligent, even meticulous, when it comes to maintaining our fleet.


• Initiative: You are in the field by yourself much of the time. Our best people would put it this way: we need folks who can show up and work until the job is done.


• Leadership: You will manage situations that might involve providing instructions to coworkers in the spirit of safety, efficiency, and cooperation. Frito-Lay leaders will trust you to make good decisions.


• Tech Savvy: Technology will enable you to quickly diagnose mechanical problems, and you will also draw upon your computer skills when installing electronic logging devices such as tablets and dashboard computers.


• Teamwork: It’s important that you work well with others because you will regularly interact with our Regional Drivers, vendors and other team members.

Does this sound like you?

We hope that you are now envisioning yourself as the newest addition to our team. There is nothing sweeter than a thankful driver who is back out on the road delivering quality snacks to our customers as a direct result of your personal expertise and work ethic.

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

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

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.

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