Mobile Fleet Technician Lead

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Education assistance

Legal service plan

Company-paid life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Mobile Fleet Technician Lead to oversee maintenance operations across multiple North Carolina sites, with regular travel among Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, Elizabeth City, and Garner. The role requires CDL A, ASE certifications, and strong leadership to keep fleets safe and road-ready.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and on-site repairs, while coordinating technicians and reporting to management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Eight ASE certifications or 10+ years fleet maintenance experience.
• Valid CDL Class A licensure.
• Brake certification required.
• Diagnose and repair diesel, gasoline, and propane fuel systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and HVAC systems.
• Proficient with diagnostic software and fleet systems.
• Strong leadership, safety, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections across multiple locations.
• Repair fleet equipment in shop and field, including road calls.
• Conduct advanced diagnostics and troubleshoot faults on site.
• Operate and drive PBV fleet equipment; maintain CDL A.
• Provide on-site leadership and coaching to technicians.
• Document repairs and parts usage in fleet systems.
• Coordinate workload and technician assignments across sites.
• Report fleet status and activities to management.
• Maintain safety, efficiency, and operational goals.

Skills

CDL A license

ASE certifications

Brake systems diagnosis

Diesel/gasoline/propane engines

Electrical diagnostics

HVAC systems

Diagnostics software

Leadership & coaching

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Diagnostic software

Hydraulic & pneumatic tools

Welding

Fleet maintenance systems

Excel/Outlook

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures! At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures! At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Venturesis seeking aMobile Fleet Technician Lead to join our team! (This role requires regular travel between Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, Elizabeth City, and Garner)

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states. We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers’ warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customer's joy.

What We Look For In Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members. We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Role Overview

To lead and support mobile fleet maintenance operations by ensuring all company equipment ismaintainedin a safe, reliable, and road-ready condition, while driving efficiency, safety compliance, and technician performance in the field. This role requires regular travel between Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, Elizabeth City, and Garner to provide on-site maintenance support, perform road calls, and ensure fleet uptime across multiple locations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on fleet equipment across multiple locations.
• Perform major and minor repairs on fleet equipment in both shop and field environments, including road call support.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting fault codes and mechanical issues in the field.
• Operate and drive PBV fleet equipment as required; must maintain CDL A licensure.
• Provide on-site leadership, training, and support to technicians to strengthen team capability and performance.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, and vendors; utilizes systems including Excel, Word, Outlook, and diagnostic software.
• Document repairs, parts usage, and service details accurately in fleet maintenance systems.
• Coordinate and monitor workload across locations, prioritizing mobile service needs and technician assignments.
• Report daily to management on fleet status, service activities, and operational updates.
• Manage multiple priorities across locations while maintaining focus on safety, efficiency, and operational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Eight (8) ASE certifications or more than ten (10) years of relevant fleet maintenance experience.
• Valid CDL Class A licensure required.
• Brake certification required.
• Diagnose and repair diesel, gasoline, and propane fuel systems.
• Diagnose and repair air, hydraulic, and electric brake systems.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle HVAC systems.
• Electrical systems testing, diagnostics, and repair.
• General vehicle diagnostics and onboard diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Onboard diagnostics troubleshooting and repair.
• Battery-powered industrial equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Hydraulic systems diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Basic welding skills.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate and drive vehicles safely.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and the ability to perform and oversee physically and mentally demanding work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a personal set of mechanical tools appropriate to experience level and support team productivity.
• Demonstrate effective leadership by guiding, coaching, and supporting fleet technicians to ensure high performance and team development.
• Support and participate in work performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions year-round.
• Ensure high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in all maintenance, repair, and documentation activities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with technicians, vendors, and leadership, both verbally and in writing.
• Meet and uphold all company driving qualifications and safety standards.
• Maintain flexibility to work scheduled hours and adjust based on operational needs, staffing, or emergencies.
• Successfully obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Hold and maintain a current CDL Class A license.

Benefits

As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
• Saving and spending accounts
• Company-paid telemedicine services
• Free counseling and information services
• Wellness program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal service plan option
• Pay advance option

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]