Apprentice Fleet Technician (Evenings)

$24.00 per 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:

• Disassemble, repair and reassemble parts and equipment as necessary
• Learn to diagnose failures of vehicles and material handling equipment
• Maintain vehicle records as required
• Repair fleet equipment
• Successfully complete Pepsi safety training as needed
• Communicate with equipment operators, mentor, supervisors, and others
• Complete OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and other necessary training as required
• Take direction from mentor and supervisors
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles
• Use a computer to access prior work orders and complete current work order
• Use computer-based diagnostics to interface with equipment
• Manage parts inventory as parts are used in repairs
• Learn to complete oil and filter changes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Be enrolled in formal schooling in a technical industry (e.g., certification program, technical/community college)
• Knowledge of internal combustible engines
• Must be able to sufficiently speak English due to the safety sensitivity of this role
• Experience using shop tools (engine hoists, welding, changing tires, small tools)

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with shift work (2nd/3rd shift work, flexible work weeks)
• Basic computer skills
• 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)
• Basic understanding of preventative maintenance programs
• Knowledge of hydraulic and air brake systems

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.