Lead Fleet Technician

Lead Fleet Technician

Coke Florida is looking for a Lead Fleet Technician based out of our Jacksonville location. Working 4:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday.

What You Will Do:

The Lead Fleet Technician at Coke Florida serves as the senior technical and operational leader within the fleet maintenance organization. This position balances technical expertise, operational leadership, workforce development, quality assurance and succession development while serving in a developmental leadership function.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the final escalation point for technical problems within the Fleet Department
• Validate complex diagnostics and repair plans
• Ensure repair quality and fleet reliability
• Train and mentor Apprentice and Fleet Technicians
• Conduct hands-on coaching and skill assessments
• Develop future technical leads and leaders
• Coordinate daily shop activities
• Monitor repair backlog and service levels
• Support and assist with scheduling
• Conduct repair audits
• Resolve conflicts professionally
• Support repairs for Light, Medium and Heavy Duty trucks, hydraulic systems and PIT equipment

For this role, you will need:

• 8+ years of fleet maintenance experience, including advanced diagnostics
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Multi-system troubleshooting (electrical, powertrain hydraulics)
• Complex repair planning and execution
• Proven experience as a team leader
• Proactively supporting teammates
• Can resolve minor conflicts independently
• Can contribute to problem solving in a positive manner
• Strong understanding of:
• DOT regulations and compliance requirements
• Fleet operations in distribution/logistics environment
• Experience managing:
• Work queues, schedules and service levels

• ASE Certification(s) preferred. Relevant technical certifications may include ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications, ASE Master Technician, OEM engine certifications (Cummins, International, Detroit, PACCAR, Volvo/Mack), Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment certifications, DOT Inspection Certification, EPA 609, JPRO Diagnostic Training, CDL Class A, and OSHA safety certifications.
• Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years*
• Intermediate knowledge of web-based fleet tools and MS Office 365
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to plan work across people timelines and occasionally locations
• Demonstrated ability to improve workflow efficiency
• Reliable planner
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt communication style to audience
• Ability to present clear status updates

* Major moving violations include, but are not limited to, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence, and reckless driving. Minor moving violations include, but are not limited to, speeding, driving too close, failure to stop, and improper lane changes. Driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Florida guidelines to determine eligibility for the Fleet Technician position.

Additional qualifications that will make you successful in this role:

• Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification preferred.
• 10+ years of technical experience preferred.
• Gasoline, diesel, propane and/or electric vehicle experience preferred
• CDL license or certification is highly preferred.
• Exposure to fleet analytics / reliability tracking
• Previous leadership experience

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed. Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.