Apprentice Fleet Technician - Part Time- Seasonal

Job Description

RATE: $ / hour Position follows Pepsi mentor while performing basic diagnostic and repair work, including scheduled preventative maintenance, oil and filter changes, and repairs to trucks (light, medium, and DOT-regulated vehicles), vans, forklifts, and material handling equipment. Position works with limited independence while working with mentor. This position requires that you use Pepsi supplied basic hand tools. Diagnostic, ergonomic, and high-tech equipment will be provided. Due to the scope and variety of Pepsi's fleet, our department includes a variety of positions and job opportunities, ranging from entry-level to master technicians. We provide extensive training and continuous education to build onto your current basic technical degree program. Position requires the following (to be completed with or without a reasonable accommodation): Position requires physical movements including lifting, pinching, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and manipulating and handling objects. Position must be able to lift up to 50lbs. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Learn to diagnose failures of vehicles and material handling equipment
* Learn to complete oil and filter changes
* Disassemble, repair and reassemble parts and equipment as necessary
* Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles
* Take direction from mentor and supervisors
* Use computer-based diagnostics to interface with equipment
* Use a computer to access prior work orders and complete current work order
* Maintain vehicle records as required
* Repair fleet equipment
* Successfully complete Pepsi safety training as needed
* Complete OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and other necessary training as required
* Communicate with equipment operators, mentor, supervisors, and others
* Manage parts inventory as parts are used in repairs

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Be enrolled in formal schooling in a technical industry (, certification program, technical/community college)
* Possess a valid Driver's License
* Must be able to sufficiently speak English due to the safety sensitivity of this role
* Knowledge of internal combustible engines
* Experience using shop tools (engine hoists, welding, changing tires, small tools) HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
* Experience with preventative maintenance programs and activities (following schedules for oil changes, documentation of work completed, tracking miles and usage hours, identifying and repairing defects)
* Experience working outdoors (making road calls, responding to breakdowns, working in outside parking lots)
* Experience with shift work (2nd/3rd shift work, flexible work weeks)
* Basic understanding of preventative maintenance programs
* Basic computer skills
* Knowledge of hydraulic and air brake systems