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Fleet technician job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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A fleet technician is responsible for the management and maintenance of fleets of vehicles or machinery, with the aim of transporting or creating a large quantity of products or transporting people. Their duties include conducting tests and repairs on relevant equipment, mapping out routes, and delegating tasks.

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Example fleet technician requirements on a job description

Fleet technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in fleet technician job postings.
Sample fleet technician requirements
  • Technical knowledge in fleet vehicles.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle issues.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools.
  • Certification in fleet mechanics.
Sample required fleet technician soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Fleet technician job description example 1

Frito-Lay fleet technician job description

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, vision, dental, life, RX, LTD, STD

Full benefits first 30 days

401K and pension

Tool & boot allowance

Uniforms provided

10 paid holidays

Paid vacation after one full year

Company stock purchase plan

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Company discounts on various consumer goods & services

Matching charitable donations

Adoption assistance

Day-to-Day Activities:

Schedule & Prioritize work

Preventative Maintenance Inspections

Proactive / Follow up repairs

Demand work (VCR's & Failures)

Examples of daily follow-up / demand work:

Brakes

U- Joints / Bearings

Steering / Suspension

Starting / Charging

Emissions / Drivability diagnosis

Light Engine repair; Water pumps, Injectors, Fuel Pumps

What We Maintain:

Ford E350 Step Vans & Cutaway Box Trucks

5. 4L Propane and Gasoline, 5R110 Transmission

Sprinter Vans & Cutaway Box Trucks

3. 0L V6 & 2.1L I-4, NAG 5 & 7 Speed Transmissions

Ford Transit

3.2L I-5 / 3.5 V6 Eco-boost, 6R80 Torque Shift

Hino 238

J08 / I-6, Allison 2000 Transmissions

Peterbilt M220 / Freightliner M2

6.7 Cummins ISB, Allison 2000

Volvo VN

D13 / IShift

Frito-Lay Fleet Technicians are essential to our team because they work on our fleet vehicles and keep our drivers safe. Are you looking for a job at a company that rewards the mechanically gifted? Although you will start out working for Frito-Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo.

We are proud to offer you a generous starting salary which ramps up quickly for top performers. We also offer unbeatable benefits including health insurance, dental and vision, retirement savings benefits including 401(k) with company contribution, vacation days and much more.

You may already be familiar with what this position entails. You will help us maintain and repair our vehicles, diagnose mechanical issues, manage parts inventory, and charge parts and labor to work orders. We asked our Fleet Technicians what else we should let you know about working here, and this is what the team had to say about frequent tasks you can expect to perform:

You will use your extensive knowledge to assist entry-level mechanics with difficult repairs.

You will build relationships with vendors when getting estimates for parts or labor.

You will interact with a variety of Frito-Lay drivers, from professional truck drivers to salespeople.

This is a physical job that often involves working in tight spaces under vehicles.

This is an experienced position. Here are our minimum requirements for you to consider prior to filling out our application:

You are at least 21 years of age or older

Your driver's license has not been suspended or revoked in connection with a moving violation within the past three (3) years

You can 50 lift pounds or more with or without a reasonable accommodation

You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation

You have the ability to work in tight spaces for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation

You will be required to work on/under trucks for an entire shift (8 to 12 hours) with or without a reasonable accommodation

Given the fact that we offer high wages and phenomenal benefits, you might be wondering what will give you an edge when you apply to Frito-Lay. Here is an idea of the characteristics our managers look for:

Safety-Focused: Drivers are counting on your focus on safety which means doing the job correctly and not taking shortcuts.

Flexibility: Like all Frito-Lay team members, your work helps us maintain our industry dominance. We place a high premium on teamwork.

Attention to Detail: We want to avoid breakdowns and stranded drivers. Your approach to preventative maintenance should be diligent, even meticulous, when it comes to maintaining our fleet.

Initiative: You are out in the field by yourself much of the time. Our best people would put it this way: we need folks who can show up and work until the job is done.

Leadership: You will manage situations that might involve providing instructions to coworkers in the spirit of safety, efficiency, and cooperation. Frito-Lay leaders will trust you to make good decisions.

Tech Savvy: Technology will enable you to quickly diagnose mechanical problems, and you will also draw upon your computer skills when installing electronic logging devices such as tablets and dashboard computers.

Teamwork: It's important that you work well with others because you will regularly interact with our Regional Drivers, vendors, and other team members.

Does this sound like you?

We hope that you are now envisioning yourself as the newest addition to our diverse team. There is nothing sweeter than a thankful driver who is back out on the road delivering quality snacks to our customers as a direct result of your personal expertise and work ethic.

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

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.

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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Fleet technician job description example 2

PepsiCo fleet technician job description

Fleet Technician (Nights) FULL-TIME
$30.50/hr
Position performs scheduled preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to automobiles, trucks (light and heavy), vans and forklifts. Disassembles and overhauls motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, electrical systems, and all other assemblies. Position works with a high degree of independence. This position requires that you have your own tools. Position also requires a number of physical movements including lifting, pinching, bending, reaching, climbing, and manipulating and handling objects.

PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Diagnose failures of vehicles and disassemble, repair and reassemble parts as necessary
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles
Answer road calls
Maintain vehicle records as required
Maintain and repair fleet equipment
Fill out all necessary documents
Maintain records such as daily check list (pre-trip inspection)
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
DFW-04 WS-04

Schedule


Shift start: None
Shift length:



Benefits


Health, dental, vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) plan


Qualifications


Must pass drug screen (cannabis included) Must pass background check Can lift 50 lbs Must be at least 18+ years old
At least 18 years of age Must be able to pass Forklift Driving Skills test (if applicable) Mechanical knowledge of gas and diesel repair Experience with hydraulic and air brake systems Knowledge of internal combustible engines


About PepsiCo


PepsiCo, Inc. is an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo has interests in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages, and other products. PepsiCo is made up of six divisions: North America Beverages; Frito-Lay North America; Quaker Foods North America; Latin America; Europe Sub-Saharan Africa; and Asia, Middle East, and North Africa. Each of these divisions has its own unique history and way of doing business.
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Fleet technician job description example 3

Pepsi Logistics fleet technician job description

Fleet Technician (Nights) FULL-TIME
$30.50/hr
Position performs scheduled preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to automobiles, trucks (light and heavy), vans and forklifts. Disassembles and overhauls motors, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, electrical systems, and all other assemblies. Position works with a high degree of independence. This position requires that you have your own tools. Position also requires a number of physical movements including lifting, pinching, bending, reaching, climbing, and manipulating and handling objects.

PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Diagnose failures of vehicles and disassemble, repair and reassemble parts as necessary
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles
Answer road calls
Maintain vehicle records as required
Maintain and repair fleet equipment
Fill out all necessary documents
Maintain records such as daily check list (pre-trip inspection)
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
DFW-04 WS-04

Schedule


Shift start: None
Shift length:



Benefits


Health, dental, vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) plan


Qualifications


Must pass drug screen (cannabis included) Must pass background check Can lift 50 lbs Must be at least 18+ years old
At least 18 years of age Must be able to pass Forklift Driving Skills test (if applicable) Mechanical knowledge of gas and diesel repair Experience with hydraulic and air brake systems Knowledge of internal combustible engines


About PepsiCo


PepsiCo, Inc. is an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo has interests in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages, and other products. PepsiCo is made up of six divisions: North America Beverages; Frito-Lay North America; Quaker Foods North America; Latin America; Europe Sub-Saharan Africa; and Asia, Middle East, and North Africa. Each of these divisions has its own unique history and way of doing business.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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