Mechanic- Des Moines, IA

Overview/Function: The Fleet Body Technician is responsible for the daily service and maintenance of the companys fleet vehicles and equipment (route delivery trucks, corporate cars, tractors, trailers, forklifts, pallet-jacks, etc.), to ensure a safe and efficient fleet of vehicles.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, forklifts, and other equipment (which will include the use of diagnostic equipment)
• Diagnoses cause of malfunctions and performs repairs from preventative maintenance up to component replacements
• Diagnoses and trouble shoots general vehicle operating systems
• Documents work performed, prepares vehicle records and reports in writing and electronically
• Works with other technicians or independently in performing preventative maintenance and repairs
• Performs necessary adjustments in equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations and prepares required safety documentation
• Performs paint and body work on vehicles, as required
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Regular, consistent attendance is an essential job function.
• Perform other duties as required

Experience & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience performing vehicle maintenance; a heavy duty vehicle maintenance certificate obtained from an accredited vehicle maintenance vocational/trade school may substitute for one year vehicle maintenance experience
• Medium/Heavy Truck Master ASE Certification preferred
• Class A CDL preferred
• Brake Inspection Certification eligible
• Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
• Valid drivers license may be required depending on work assignment
• Computer skills including email, maintenance programs, and diagnostic systems
• Thorough knowledge of late model gas and diesel engines and on-board computers
• Experience using oxygen/acetylene equipment (cutting, heating, bending, fabricating equipment during repair)
• Experience using lifting devices (bottle, floor, wheel, or transmission jacks, floor cranes, etc.)
• Experience using precision measurement instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, electronic multimeters/testers, A/C charging station, etc.)
• Able to frequently lift components weighing approximately 110 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
• Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission
• Ability to enter and exit the drivers compartment of the truck and/or behind cab using normal available footholds and handholds
• If paint and body work duties required, experience required
• If forklift repair duties required, prior forklift repair experience required
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Other duties as required.

Additional:

• Regional travel will be required (up to 50% of the time) to support our multiple locations. This includes overnight travel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position will be office-based, however will spend time at each of our facilities (offices, warehouse, body shop, maintenance). As such a variety of abilities are needed, as the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, kneel, and bend as needed. The ability to climb stairs, stand, walk, twist, grasp, reach, push, pull, sit, stoop, crouch, and climb will be required. The employee may occasional lift, push, pull, and/or move items of up to 55 lbs.
• The typical hours will be Monday-Friday role (8:00 am 5:00 pm) however some evening and weekend work may be required. The Fleet Manager will be on-call for fleet-related issues.
• This role is considered a safety sensitive position.

Note: No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required in this role. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer drug and random drug testing.

AA/EOE