Lead Fleet Technician

Coke Florida is looking for a Lead Fleet Technician based out of our Winter Haven location. Working 6:00 am- 2:30 pm, Monday- Friday.

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 DepartmentValidate complex diagnostics and repair plansEnsure repair quality and fleet reliabilityTrain and mentor Apprentice and Fleet TechniciansConduct hands-on coaching and skill assessmentsDevelop future technical leads and leadersCoordinate daily shop activitiesMonitor repair backlog and service levelsSupport and assist with schedulingConduct repair auditsResolve conflicts professionallySupport 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 diagnosticsDemonstrated expertise in:

Multi-system troubleshooting (electrical, powertrain hydraulics)Complex repair planning and execution

Proven experience as a team leader

Proactively supporting teammatesCan resolve minor conflicts independentlyCan contribute to problem solving in a positive manner

Strong understanding of:

DOT regulations and compliance requirementsFleet 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 365Strong organizational skills

Ability to plan work across people timelines and occasionally locationsDemonstrated ability to improve workflow efficiencyReliable planer

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt communication style to audienceAbility 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 trackingPrevious leadership experience