Columbia, South Carolina, USA
7 days ago
Apprentice Fleet Technician
PBNA $22.00 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 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Be enrolled in formal schooling in a technical industry (e.g., certification program, technical/community college) * Possess a Valid U.S. Driver's License *CDL license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (if applicable) Note: In all California locations except Stockton, both non-excepted intrastate and non-excepted interstate status are accepted for this position. In Stockton, CA, only non-excepted interstate status is accepted. * 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 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. > All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
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