Fleet Mechanic

$5000 retention bonus : Paid after 30 days of service $1,000, after 90 days $1000, $1000 when you reach 180 days, $2,000 when you reach 240 days.

Bonus payout may be based on performance and eligibility)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.

Your home based on site shop will be Tumwater. However, you may have to travel outside of your home base to Port Orchard, Kelso, and surrounding areas.

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 which often involves working in tight spaces under vehicles.
• You will be responsible for scheduling and prioritizing your work.
• You will perform preventative maintenance inspections.
• Some demand work includes working with VCR’s and Failures.
• You will be expected to preform work on Breaks, U-joints and bearings along with work on steering and suspension checking emissions and dealing with drivability diagnosis.
• You will be expected to preform light engine repair on water pumps, injectors and Fuel pumps.
• You have the ability to read pneumatic and electrical drawings.
• You will work on major and minor electrical with the ability to maintain and troubleshoot.
• You may also be required to work on break systems , air systems, and body work including (panels, frames, doors, etc.) The experience preferred for this position includes at-least three years previous experience working with Gas or light duty Diesel engine repair.

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.

As a full-time team member, you are eligible to receive full company benefits. Here is a breakdown of what we offer :

• Health care benefits include medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement savings benefits such as 401(k) with Company match, company-funded retirement benefits, pension plans, and stock purchase programs
• Vacation time, including two weeks after one year of continuous, full-time employment and eligibility for up to one week during the first year of continuous, full-time employment
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave in compliance with Washington Law. All benefits are subject to the eligibility terms described in the applicable plan and policy documents.

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.

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