Fleet Material Handling Technician

Pepsico•San Antonio, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing basic diagnostic and repair work on automobiles, light, medium, and non-DOT-regulated trucks, vans, forklifts, and other material handling equipment. Responsibilities include scheduled preventative maintenance, oil and filter changes, and necessary repairs. The role requires a high degree of independence, and while diagnostic, ergonomic, and high-tech equipment will be provided, the technician must have their own basic hand tools. Pepsi's fleet department offers a variety of positions from entry-level to master technicians, providing extensive training and continuous education. The role also involves physical movements such as lifting, pinching, bending, reaching, climbing, and manipulating objects.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid U.S. Driver's License
Able to lift up to 50 pounds (with or without an accommodation)
Able to reach, lift, carry, push and pull (with or without an accommodation)
Able to speak English

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working under limited supervision (performing work on your own, working remotely from direct supervisor)
Previous experience working outdoors (making road calls, responding to breakdowns, working in outside parking lots)
Previous experience with shift work (being on-call, 24/7 availability, 2nd/3rd shift work, flexible work weeks)
Previous experience using shop tools (engine hoists, welding, changing tires, small tools)
Basic understanding of preventative maintenance programs
Working knowledge of hydraulic and air brake systems
Basic computer skills
Previous experience with preventative maintenance programs and activities (following schedules for oil changes, documentation of work completed, tracking miles and usage hours, identifying and repairing defects)
Working knowledge of hydraulic and air brake systems
Knowledge of internal combustible engines
Formal schooling in technical industry (e.g., certification program, military training, technical/community college)

Responsibilities

Diagnose failures of vehicles/material handling equipment and disassemble, repair and reassemble parts as necessary
Complete oil and filter changes
Take direction from senior technicians and supervisors
Computer-based diagnostics interface with modern truck interfaces
Basic computer use (email and web browser)
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles
Answer road calls
Maintain vehicle records as required
Maintain and repair fleet equipment
Fill out all necessary documents
Maintain records such as daily check list (pre-trip inspection)