Lead Fleet Technician

Coke Florida Careers•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR. In 2025, for the 4th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. As a Coke Florida Fleet Technician Lead, you will be responsible for scheduling and performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on all company fleet vehicles. Lead fleet technicians assist in the scheduling, coaching, and development of other team members.

Requirements

1+ years of mechanic experience on light and heavy equipment required.
Experience with Heavy Duty and PIT equipment is required.
Excellent demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude.
May be required to supply automotive hand tools (not including heavy duty or diagnostic tools).
Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years
Major moving violations include, but are not limited to, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence, and reckless driving. Minor moving violations include, but are not limited to, speeding, driving too close, failure to stop, and improper lane changes. Driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Florida guidelines to determine eligibility for the Fleet Technician position.

Nice To Haves

Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification preferred.
3+ years journeyman mechanic experience preferred.
Gasoline, diesel and propane vehicle experience preferred.
ASE certification and CDL license or certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Train, coach and provide day-to-day direction to team members as needed.
Coordinate and monitor department repair and employee work schedules.
Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs on all types of fleet equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles.
Perform mechanical repairs including engine, clutch, oil changes, washing and cleaning, greasing, transmission, brake repairs, tire changes. and inspection of hoses, belts, fluids and wiring.
Respond to fleet service calls, pick up and deliver vehicles.
Performs preventative maintenance inspections and D.O.T. inspections using prescribed check lists along with identifying and reporting all unsafe conditions.
Maintain tools and equipment to company standards.
Act as back-up support for fleet supervisor as needed.