Vending & Refrigeration Field Technician

PepsiCo; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Beverages North America seeks a skilled technician for installation, setup, repair and ongoing maintenance of vending, cooling and fountain equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose problems and decide how to repair or replace, often working independently with frequent customer contact.

You may lift heavy equipment and connect utilities, with duties including PMs, parts inventory, and documenting service calls.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 21 years or older if CDL Required.
• Valid U.S. CDL license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (if applicable).
• Pass DOT Physical and DOT Road-test (if required).
• Adhere to DOT Regulations.
• Senior technician requires certification in refrigeration.
• Must be able to pass refrigeration certification Type I/Type II practices (if applicable).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English if CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on vending equipment.
• Unload and reload with products as necessary.
• Educate customers on basic equipment repair and upkeep.
• Install equipment and connect lines and utilities (water, gas, drains).
• Prioritize and schedule service calls to meet customer service windows.
• Drive to location and perform repairs (plumbing, electrical, refrigeration).
• Maintain parts inventory and complete paperwork after each call.
• Establish positive relationships with contacts during service calls.
• Transport miscellaneous items as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

CDL license

DOT compliance

Refrigeration certification

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Job description

PepsiCo Beverages North America seeks a skilled technician for installation, setup, repair and ongoing maintenance of vending, cooling and fountain equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose problems and decide how to repair or replace, often working independently with frequent customer contact.

You may lift heavy equipment and connect utilities, with duties including PMs, parts inventory, and documenting service calls.