What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Technician position at Frito-Lay North America?
**Job Summary**
Frito-Lay Fleet Technicians are essential to our team as they work on our fleet vehicles and keep our drivers safe. This role rewards the mechanically gifted with a generous starting salary, opportunities for career advancement, and unbeatable benefits.
- Assist entry-level mechanics with difficult repairs using extensive knowledge.
- BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH VENDORS FOR PARTS AND LABOR ESTIMATES.
- INTERACT WITH A VARIETY OF FRIEDO-LAY DRIVERS, FROM PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS TO SALESPERSONS.
- WORK PHYSICALLY IN TIGHT SPACES UNDER VEHICLES.
- Maintain various types of trucks and trailers, including Ford E350 Step Vans & Cutaway Box Trucks, Sprinter Vans & Cutaway Box Trucks, and Peterbilt M220 / Freightliner M2 6.7.
- Manage day-to-day activities such as scheduling, prioritizing work, and performing preventative maintenance inspections and proactive/follow-up repairs.
- Perform demand work, including brakes, u-joints/bearings, steering/suspension, starting/charging, emissions/drivability diagnosis, and light engine repair.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old or older.
- May be required to work on weekends, holidays, and off-shifts.
- Lift 50 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work in tight spaces for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of previous technical experience.
- Air Brake Systems Certification.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot repairs using diagnostic systems.
We value safety-focused individuals who prioritize doing the job correctly and taking no shortcuts. Our ideal candidate is flexible, detail-oriented, and has initiative. They will also manage situations that require providing instructions to coworkers in the spirit of safety, efficiency, and cooperation. Additionally, tech-savvy candidates who can quickly diagnose mechanical problems and work well with others will excel in this role.
PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
