FLEET TECHNICIAN - EXPERIENCED (NON-DOT)

Frito Lay • Frankfort, IN

300d • $28 - $36

About The Position

Frito-Lay Fleet Technicians are essential to our team because they work on our fleet vehicles and keep our drivers safe. Are you looking for a job at a company that rewards the mechanically gifted? Although you will start out working for Frito-Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo. You may already be familiar with what this position entails. You will help us maintain and repair our vehicles, diagnose mechanical issues, manage parts inventory, and charge parts and labor to work orders. We asked our Fleet Technicians what else we should let you know about working here, and this is what the team had to say about frequent tasks you can expect to perform: You will manage day-to-day activities such as scheduling and prioritizing work and Preventative Maintenance Inspections, Proactive/Follow-up repairs, Demand work (VCRs & Failures). You will perform demand work, including but not limited to brakes, U- Joints/Bearings, Steering/Suspension, Starting/Charging, Emissions / Drivability diagnosis, Light Engine repair; Clutch Repair; Water pumps, Injectors, and Fuel Pumps. You will be responsible for maintaining Volvo VNL& VNR / Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo and Freightliner CNGs Trailers Straight Frame and EVAN, Electric and Diesel Yard Spotters. You will interact with a variety of Frito-Lay drivers, from professional truck drivers to salespeople. This is a physical job which often involves working in tight spaces under vehicles.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Ability to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods
• Ability to work in tight spaces for extended periods
• Ability to work on/under trucks for an entire shift (8 to 12 hours)

Nice To Haves

• Safety-focused
• Flexible with work schedule including weekends and holidays
• Attention to detail in preventative maintenance
• Initiative to work independently
• Leadership skills to manage situations and provide instructions
• Tech-savvy for diagnosing mechanical problems and using electronic logging devices
• Teamwork skills to interact with drivers, vendors, and team members

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fleet vehicles
• Diagnose mechanical issues
• Manage parts inventory
• Charge parts and labor to work orders
• Schedule and prioritize work and Preventative Maintenance Inspections
• Perform demand work including brakes, U-Joints/Bearings, Steering/Suspension, Starting/Charging, Emissions/Drivability diagnosis, Light Engine repair, Clutch Repair, Water pumps, Injectors, and Fuel Pumps
• Maintain Volvo VNL & VNR / Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo and Freightliner CNGs Trailers Straight Frame and EVAN, Electric and Diesel Yard Spotters
• Interact with Frito-Lay drivers

Benefits

• $3,000 sign bonus (Paid out in three installments across the first 365 days of employment)
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings benefits including 401(k) with company contribution
• Vacation days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing