Lead Fleet Technician

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Winter Haven, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Fleet Technician at Coke Florida serves as the senior technical and operational leader within the fleet maintenance organization. This position balances technical expertise, operational leadership, workforce development, quality assurance and succession development while serving in a developmental leadership function.

Requirements

8+ years of fleet maintenance experience, including advanced diagnostics
Demonstrated expertise in: Multi-system troubleshooting (electrical, powertrain hydraulics)
Demonstrated expertise in: Complex repair planning and execution
Proven experience as a team leader
Proactively supporting teammates
Can resolve minor conflicts independently
Can contribute to problem solving in a positive manner
Strong understanding of: DOT regulations and compliance requirements
Strong understanding of: Fleet operations in distribution/logistics environment
Experience managing: Work queues, schedules and service levels
Intermediate knowledge of web-based fleet tools and MS Office 365
Strong organizational skills
Ability to plan work across people timelines and occasionally locations
Demonstrated ability to improve workflow efficiency
Reliable planer
Strong communication skills
Ability to adapt communication style to audience
Ability to present clear status updates
Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years

Nice To Haves

ASE Certification(s) preferred. Relevant technical certifications may include ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications, ASE Master Technician, OEM engine certifications (Cummins, International, Detroit, PACCAR, Volvo/Mack), Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment certifications, DOT Inspection Certification, EPA 609, JPRO Diagnostic Training, CDL Class A, and OSHA safety certifications.
Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification preferred.
10+ years of technical experience preferred.
Gasoline, diesel, propane and/or electric vehicle experience preferred
CDL license or certification is highly preferred.
Exposure to fleet analytics / reliability tracking
Previous leadership experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the final escalation point for technical problems within the Fleet Department
Validate complex diagnostics and repair plans
Ensure repair quality and fleet reliability
Train and mentor Apprentice and Fleet Technicians
Conduct hands-on coaching and skill assessments
Develop future technical leads and leaders
Coordinate daily shop activities
Monitor repair backlog and service levels
Support and assist with scheduling
Conduct repair audits
Resolve conflicts professionally
Support repairs for Light, Medium and Heavy Duty trucks, hydraulic systems and PIT equipment