Fleet Mechanic

*$3,000 sign bonus (Paid out in three installments across the first 365 days of employment or tool equivalent)*
Frito-Lay Fleet Technicians are essential to our team because they work on our fleet vehicles and keep our drivers safe. Are you seeking a job at a company that rewards the mechanically gifted? Although you will start working for Frito-Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo.
Medical, vision, dental, Mental Health, life, RX, Short-term and long-term disability
Full benefits first day of full-time employment
401K and pension
Career advancement opportunities
Company-sponsored technical training (ASE/OEM)
Child & Elder Care Assistance
9 paid holidays
Paid vacation after one full year
Company stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company discounts: Auto & Home / Identity Theft / Mortgage / Group Legal / Services on various consumer goods
And much more
Schedule & prioritize work: Preventative Maintenance Inspections, Proactive/Follow-up repairs, Demand work (VCRs & Failures)
Examples of daily follow-up/demand work: Brakes, U- Joints/Bearings, Steering/Suspension, Starting/Charging, DPF Systems/ Emissions, Drivability diagnosis, Light Engine repair/ Primarily hanging parts; Injectors, and hydraulic
What We Maintain: Volvo- VNL, VNM, & VNR / Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo and Freightliner CNGs Trailers - Straight Frame and EVAN (drop deck), Electric and Diesel Yard Spotters
This is an entry-level position. Here are our minimum requirements for you to consider before filling out our application:
You are at least 18 years of age or older
You may be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off-shift
You can lift 50 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation
You can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation
You can 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 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 on weekends and holidays 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 in the field by yourself much of the time. Our best people would put it this way: we need folds 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: You must 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.
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