Fleet Technician/Diesel Technician

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.•Zanesville, OH

16d•$26 - $32

About The Position

G&J Pepsi is hiring a Fleet Technician/Diesel Technician to maintain and repair the company’s fleet according to company standards and federal law, ensuring vehicle safety, reliability, and functionality. The role includes preventative maintenance and repairs on automobiles, trucks, vans, trailers, and warehouse equipment. Technicians diagnose and repair medium- to heavy-duty trucks and trailers, communicate repair needs and status, maintain parts inventory and the fleet garage, and complete required inspection and maintenance records. The position is scheduled for first shift, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Starting pay is $25.60 per hour, up to $31.93 per hour depending on experience, with technical evaluations after 90 days. The technician must provide their own toolbox and work overtime as needed to meet workload demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience with medium- to heavy-duty trucks.
Valid driver's license; must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.
Ability to use computerized diagnostics.
Ability to work around fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic materials.
Ability to work around moving equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, and in a loud-noise environment.
Must provide a personal toolbox.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/technical degree or equivalent.
Two-year associate degree in diesel mechanics.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on automobiles, trucks, vans, trailers, and warehouse equipment, including forklifts, walkie-riders, and pallet jacks.
Follow company policies, standards, procedures, safety requirements, OSHA requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, FMCSA requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws; wear required personal protective equipment.
Operate powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, and walkie-riders, in accordance with safety standards and company procedures.
Assist other technicians with repairs and comply with safety and DOT regulations.
Diagnose and repair medium- to heavy-duty trucks and trailers with minimal supervision.
Perform diagnostics and repairs involving air and hydraulic brakes, tire repairs, drivelines, steering and suspension, electrical troubleshooting, air conditioning, and minor emission systems.
Communicate equipment repair status to coworkers, vehicle repair needs to internal customers, and vehicle repair issues to the supervisor.
Transport equipment to outside maintenance shops for work that cannot be completed in-house.
Order parts and maintain parts inventory.
Keep the fleet garage clean and organized, including cleaning spills and properly disposing of used parts.
Complete federal annual inspection reports, preventative maintenance records, service repair order forms, time-off requests, and other required paperwork according to established standards.
Work the assigned schedule, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work overtime as needed to meet workload demands.
Perform other related duties as required.