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Fleet Technician at Primo Brands
Job Description
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via myADP.
Reporting Location: Lakewood, NJ
Pay: $38.40 / hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs)
Start Time: 3:00 AM until 11:00 AM or until workload is complete
At Primo Water, we are committed to empowering associates to live our shared values and provide opportunities for our associates to grow and celebrate being part of a winning team. Our comprehensive benefits package empowers you to maximize your money, live a healthy life, and grow personally and professionally. We call it the Primo Life Advantage! We offer Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time.
We also provide support to help you continue to prepare for retirement with our 401(k) Savings Plan, employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts & the opportunity to purchase Primo Water stock at a discounted price through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- The Fleet Mechanic position is responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment as assigned.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair all fleet vehicles within assigned Primo Water North America locations.
- Perform and document all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair, including diagnostics.
- Maintain communication with drivers and management regarding maintenance and service of vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain a unit history file for each vehicle.
- Experience with both diesel /propane vehicles and air brake systems.
- Engine and Chassis Diagnostic software experience.
- Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties under minimal supervision.
- Accurately record all maintenance activity on Company documentation.
- Interactions with vehicle maintenance tracking software, work orders, and inventory management.
- Work Flow Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and US DOT requirements for commercial vehicles.
- Perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must have own set of personal tools.
- Ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) driver qualification policy requirements.
- CDL preferred; ability to obtain within six (6) months of entering the position.
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