Vending Mechanic at Allen Beverages Inc. Gulfport, MS

Allen Beverages Inc.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Beverages, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to service Pepsi-Cola cold drink equipment at Mississippi accounts. The role entails diagnosing and repairing fountain, vending, and dispensing systems, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and safe operation.

Candidate should hold Refrigeration/HVAC/Electric Trade certification or similar, have field technician experience, and be able to lift heavy items. Schedule is Monday–Friday 7am–4pm, with on-call nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• HVAC/R refrigeration or electrical trade certification preferred with 1+ year related experience.
• Experience as a field technician.
• Diagnostic/troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to move large pieces of equipment and lift 100 lbs.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and on-call.
• Self-motivated with integrity and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical services on cold drink equipment.
• Diagnose and repair fountain, vending, and all other dispensing equipment.
• Maneuver equipment for preventive maintenance.
• Keep refrigeration equipment in proper operating condition.
• Provide excellent service to customers.
• Service equipment per company and federal standards.
• Manage instruments (tools, supplies, keys, etc.) for the job.
• Ensure vehicle has appropriate levels of parts inventory.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.

Skills

Field technician experience

Diagnostic / troubleshooting

Customer service

Heavy lifting (100 lbs)

Education

Refrigeration/HVAC/Electric Trade certification

Tools

HVAC tools

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain and repair all Pepsi-Cola cold drink equipment to maximize customer satisfaction and sales. Performs preventative and quality maintenance checks in addition to maintaining various records and reports.

Responsibilities include

• Responsible for performing mechanical services on cold drink equipment.
• Diagnosis and repair fountain, vending, and all other dispensing equipment at Pepsi accounts.
• Maneuver equipment in order to perform all mechanical services on cold drink equipment including preventative maintenance.
• Keep all refrigeration equipment in proper operating condition.
• Provide excellent service to all customers.
• Service equipment in accordance with company and federal standards.
• Management of all instruments (tools, supplies, keys, etc.) necessary for job.
• Ensure vehicle has appropriate levels of parts inventory.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.

Qualifications

• Must have an excellent driving record and a valid driver's license. 7-year Motor Vehicle Report will be reviewed.
• Refrigeration/HVAC/Electric Trade or Vocational certification preferred with more than one year of related experience preferred.
• An ideal candidate will possess experience as a field technician.
• Prior diagnostic/troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to & experience in moving large pieces of equipment and lift 100 LBS
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available to work weekends and on‑call when assigned.
• Must be self‑motivated with a high degree of integrity and be able perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 7am - 4pm. On call, nights and weekends as needed

Company Description

Being the only locally owned and operated soft drink distributor in South Mississippi, Allen Beverages, Inc. strives to provide our customers with excellent service, on time with a fair price on every product we sell. We also give back to our community to try and make South Mississippi a better place to live.

Company Description

Being the only locally owned and operated soft drink distributor in South Mississippi, Allen Beverages, Inc. strives to provide our customers with excellent service, on time with a fair price on every product we sell. We also give back to our community to try and make South Mississippi a better place to live.