Diesel Mechanic
Company: Frito-Lay North America
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: May 19, 2023
Job Description:
Frito-Lay Inc. , the leading US snack food manufacturer, is
seeking a Mobile Fleet Technician on medium-duty trucks in
Kennewick, WA, and the surrounding area. Technician
responsibilities include preventative maintenance, diagnostics,
work order entry, inventory management, and resolution of
driver-reported issues. A mobile service truck will be provided.
Work hours will late morning to early evening hours. Candidates
must be self-motivated and dependable. 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 PumpsWhat We
Maintain:
* Ford E350 Step Vans & Cutaway Box Trucks
5.4L 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 2000Job Type: Full-timeSalary:
$38.70Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance Schedule:
- 8 hour shift Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus-$3000 retention bonus: Paid $1000 start, $1000 90
day, and $1000 when you reach 180 days. Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License Work Location: One locationYou 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 which 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
- You may be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as
off shift
- 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: L ike 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 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. vailable
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