The Requirements

To be a good fit for the Fleet Mechanic role, you should have:

• 3 to 5 years of experience performing scheduled preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to commercial trucks (light and heavy)  Quick question for you - click here
• Knowledge of and experience with:
  • Mechanical diesel repair for commercial trucks 
  • Hydraulic and air brake systems
  • Internal combustible engines
• Your own set of hand tools, 1/2" and smaller  Quick question for you - click here
• Appropriate ASE certifications or the ability to obtain them within a short time after hire Quick question for you - click here
• Computer proficiency and experience with or the ability to quickly learn diagnostic and fleet maintenance software
• The ability to input and maintain vehicle maintenance records
• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Permit or Class A CDL, AND the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.  Quick question for you - click here
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

Success will also require the following core competencies and characteristics:

• The ability to work independently and thrive as the only mechanic in the shop(s)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Computer instrumentation (e.g., using desktop computers, hand-held computers, laptop computers, performing diagnostics with computers, conducting preventative maintenance, executing work orders, etc.)
• Solid interpersonal skills with a commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• The ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically with delivery drivers who may not have your level of mechanical expertise and knowledge
• A positive attendance record and satisfactory work history

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with:
  • Gas engine repair
  • Repairing forklifts (e.g., repairing propane fuel systems, hydraulic systems, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Formal schooling in a technical industry (such as certification programs, military training, technical/community college, etc.)
• Completion of ASE or manufacturers certifications
  • Note: earning ASE certifications will be key to advancing your career here; we reimburse expenses for passed tests

We rotate shifts every three months, with the majority of our mechanics working the 2nd shift. For training, you will start on days and then enter the rotation beginning on second shift, 3:30 PM-Midnight. You'll work Monday through Friday and, while you'll rarely work weekends, you will work on holidays. 

The Role

Reporting to the Fleet Supervisor, you will join a team of Mechanics, including a Lead. While you will train on the day shift, once you have joined the rotation, only one mechanic works the day shift at a time. Everyone on the team is cross-trained to work on every asset, and everyone performs preventative maintenance. Occasionally you may go out on the road for repairs, but you'll spend the vast majority of your time in the shop. We are paperless in the shop, and all Mechanics use iPads.

The largest number of vehicles are class 5 city delivery tractors, and the fleet also includes 53' tractor/trailers, vans, automobiles, forklifts, pallet jacks and more. Engines include International MaxxForce, Cummins and some Volvos. Most have Allison automatic transmissions, and some have Maxon lift gates.

You will work with a high degree of independence and your activities will include:

• Diagnosing failures of vehicles and disassembling, repairing and reassembling parts as necessary
• Using computer-based diagnostics to connect with modern truck interfaces
• Making basic use of computers for email and web browsers
• Adhering to DOT regulations
• Performing preventative maintenance on vehicles
• Answering road calls
• Maintaining vehicle records as required
• Maintaining and repairing fleet equipment
• Filling out all necessary documents
• Maintaining records such as daily checklists (pre-trip inspections)

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why PepsiCo

Make a Positive Impact
In our company  Fleet Mechanic is a very important role. Your skills and performance enable us to serve our customers on time and with the quality service they expect. Well maintained, working equipment makes our drivers happy, which leads to further positive interactions with our customers.

Enjoy Strong Training
While you'll come into the role with solid experience, you will be able to access world-class resources for ongoing training. We offer the same training as International, leading to any International certifications you want to obtain. Our online catalog also includes PepsiCo courses and forklift training. ASE certifications are encouraged and required for advancement, and we'll support you in obtaining them. Based on demonstrated skills and performance you could move up the ranks of the Mechanic role, and even set your sights on pursuing a Shop Lead position down the road.

Great Team
In Atlanta, we have a talented and cohesive team. People like working here, as demonstrated by the tenure of the team with mechanics who have been here 5 to 10+ years!

Together We Win
At PepsiCo, we're strong individualists who thrive on collaboration. To us, it's all about respect for one another's unique traits, backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Our teams reflect the diversity of our consumers and our communities, breaking down barriers, shattering glass ceilings and winning awards. We truly care about you as a person. Not just the "you" that shows up to work every day, but the "you" that goes home to your loved ones and out into your community.

Performance with Purpose
Performance with Purpose represents the PepsiCo goal to deliver sustained financial performance by:

• Providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats
• Finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs
• Providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally
• Respecting, supporting and investing in the local communities where we operate

Performance with Purpose is built on three pillars:

• Human Sustainability
• Environmental Sustainability
• Talent Sustainability

Award-winning Organization
Individually, our employees have good fun while doing great work. But the real satisfaction happens when we take it to the next level with the power of teamwork. As a part of PepsiCo, we're proud of the awards we've received, because they represent both the personal and collaborative achievements of our team members.

• PepsiCo ranked #1 on CoreBrand's list of the Most Respected Companies
• PepsiCo ranked #37 among the Top 50 companies on Fortune's 2013 World's Most Admired Companies list.
• PepsiCo was included in the Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens list.
• PepsiCo ranked #7 among Chief Executive Magazine's Best Companies for Leaders.
• PepsiCo was included in Ethisphere's 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies. 2013 marked PepsiCo's seventh year on this list.

Diversity as a Way of Life
Diversity is essential to building and shaping a strong team. That's why we offer internal support like our employee resource groups, which do more than celebrate inclusion -- they make it a way of life. Just take a look at some of the recognition we've received for our diversity:

• PepsiCo ranked among GIJobs.com's Top 25 Military Friendly Employers for the second consecutive year.
• PepsiCo ranked #11 on Hispanic Business' 2013 Best Companies for Diversity.
• PepsiCo was recognized by Working Mother's Best Companies for Multicultural Women.
• PepsiCo was acknowledged by LATINAStyle magazine as one of its Top 50 companies for Latinas.
• PepsiCo received a perfect score on Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for LGBT employees and their families.

Excellent Compensation
At Pepsi Beverages Company & PepsiCo, we provide more than a salary. Total Rewards is everything you receive as an employee -- your pay, health care benefits, wellness programs, retirement plans and work/life benefits. In addition to a competitive salary we offer comprehensive benefits that include health care benefits, retirement and savings benefits such as pension and 401(k), paid time off, generous parental leave, uniforms, tool allowance, and much more.

Keys to Success

Upon joining us, you will work the day shift where you will learn our procedures and demonstrate your skill and talent. Expectations will be clear and you will know how you're doing. You could be on day shift for up to 90 days, but if you meet expectations and earn credibility quickly, you'll move to the 2nd shift before you complete the 90 days. 

Naturally, your technical expertise will be essential but you also will need solid people skills as you work with the drivers, helping them understand the vehicles and educating them about maintenance. To excel here, you'll need to be able to maintain a positive attitude so that drivers become comfortable coming to you if they suspect there may be an issue with their vehicle. Our ideal candidate will display the professionalism to fit in well with our experienced team but also will be enthusiastic about learning from their experience.

In addition, in order to be an outstanding Fleet Mechanic, you will:

• Pay close attention to details
• Maintain strong awareness of safety at all times
• Strike the right balance between being thorough and completing work in a timely manner
• Keep your area neat and well maintained
• Remain flexible as priorities change
• Earn a reputation for being a dependable team player

About PepsiCo

Global Food and Beverage Company
PepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company with brands that are respected household names throughout the world.

Global Brands
We have a complementary food and beverage portfolio that enables us to provide more choices for our customers, and drives lower costs, productivity enhancements and new capabilities. Our products are available around the world and our portfolio includes 22 brands that each generates more than $1 billion in estimated annual retail sales.

Global Divisions
PepsiCo's food and beverage products are sold around the world. Our six global divisions, either independently or in conjunction with third parties, make, market, distribute and sell a wide variety of food and beverages in our diverse product portfolio, drive innovation, and are focused on delivering Performance with Purpose - our goal to position PepsiCo for long-term, sustainable growth by aligning what is good for our business with what is good for society and the planet.

North American Beverages
The roots of our North America Beverages (NAB) division, which includes all of our beverage businesses in the United States and Canada (North America), go back to 1898, when Caleb Bradham, an innovative entrepreneur from New Bern, North Carolina created Pepsi-Cola, offered it to his pharmacy customers, and started a movement that would quench consumers' thirst for generations to come.

Today, after decades of new product innovation, partnerships and strategic acquisitions, PepsiCo's diversified portfolio of iconic beverages are enjoyed all over the world. NAB offers 11 billion-dollar brands that span carbonated soft drinks, juices and juice drinks, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, sports drinks, and bottled waters.

NAB also manufactures and distributes certain brands licensed from Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (DPSG), including Dr Pepper, Crush and Schweppes, and certain juice brands licensed from Dole Food Company, Inc. (Dole) and Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. (Ocean Spray).