Manor, Texas
6 days ago
Group Technical Lead
Frito-Lay Fleet Group Technical Leads (GTLs) are essential to our team because they work on our fleet vehicles and keep our drivers safe. Are you looking for a job at a company that rewards the mechanically gifted? Although you will start out working for Frito-Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo.

We are proud to offer you a generous starting salary which ramps up quickly for top performers. We also offer unbeatable benefits including health insurance, dental and vision, retirement savings benefits including 401(k) with company contribution, vacation days and much more.

You may already be familiar with what this position entails. You will help us maintain and repair our vehicles, diagnose mechanical issues, manage parts inventory, and charge parts and labor to work orders. We asked our Group Technical Leads what else we should let you know about working here, and this is what the team had to say about frequent tasks you can expect to perform:
* Must be willing to travel within the region up to 60-70% of the time on a weekly basis.
* The In-Market Operations Fleet GTL Technician is responsible for on-boarding, mentoring, training, auditing and leading the region fleet technician team while enabling them to successfully achieve their individual/site Key Performance Measurements and manage day to day operations.
* Assist the Region Fleet Resource on special projects, deep dive analysis, technician scoping, asset management and other region initiatives.
* Build solid relationships with our Sales Partners and understand the region/national go to market strategy and enable these strategies through strong fleet execution.
* Review Technician weekly schedule and Technician Excellence Application with the Fleet Resource.
* Review Technician work orders and ensure a proper short description, coding, and 3 Cs (complaint, cause, and correction) are being used for each repair performed review opportunities with the local technicians.
* Must be able to certify annually in Preventive Maintenance.
* Perform Preventative Maintenance Perform Based Training (PM PBT) quality inspections at locations to ensure PM PBT methods are being adhered to and address any/all opportunities with the local technicians.
* Review daily location out of service reports and implement action plans to address any/all opportunities with local technicians.
* Assist technicians with diagnosis of mechanical issues, ensure proper training of technicians to enable confidence in diagnostic procedures.
* Review preventative maintenance (PM) Compliance for all sites with the Region Fleet leadership identify and implement action plans against all opportunities.
* Review fleet financials for all sites with the Region Fleet Manager and identify and implement action plan against all opportunities.
* Backfill Technicians that are on vacation or out on a sick day when necessary.
* Ensure 100% of all annual Stormwater activities for locations are done and complete, this includes all training.
* You will use your extensive knowledge to assist entry-level mechanics with difficult repairs.
* You will build relationships with vendors when getting estimates for parts or labor.
* You will interact with a variety of Frito-Lay drivers, from professional truck drivers to salespeople.
* This is a physical job which often involves working in tight spaces under vehicles.

This is an experienced position. Here are our minimum requirements for you to consider prior to filling out our application:
* You are at least 21 years of age or older
* You may be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift
* You can lift 50 pounds or more with or without a reasonable accommodation
* You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
* You have the ability to work in tight spaces for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
* You will be required to work on/under trucks for an entire shift (8 to 12 hours) with or without a reasonable accommodation

While the minimum requirements are all you need to apply, top candidates will also have:
* 3 - 5 years’ experience with strong diagnostic skills and able to perform all facets of mechanical repair.
* Ability to have strong people skills and effectively communicate in a professional manner, strong computer skills, and solid analytical skills.
* Ability to be flexible and willing to work off shifts and weekends if necessary.
* Ability to show visible leadership through innovation and collaborative efforts.

Given the fact that we offer high wages and phenomenal benefits, you might be wondering what will give you an edge when you apply to Frito-Lay. Here is an idea of the characteristics our managers look for:
* Safety-Focused: Drivers are counting on your focus on safety which means doing the job correctly and not taking shortcuts.
* Flexibility: Like all Frito-Lay team members, your work on weekends and holidays helps us maintain our industry dominance. We place a high premium on teamwork.
* Attention to Detail: We want to avoid breakdowns and stranded drivers. Your approach to preventative maintenance should be diligent, even meticulous, when it comes to maintaining our fleet.
* Initiative: You are out in the field by yourself much of the time. Our best people would put it this way: we need folks who can show up and work until the job is done.
* Leadership: You will manage situations that might involve providing instructions to coworkers in the spirit of safety, efficiency, and cooperation. Frito-Lay leaders will trust you to make good decisions.
* Tech Savvy: Technology will enable you to quickly diagnose mechanical problems, and you will also draw upon your computer skills when installing electronic logging devices such as tablets and dashboard computers.
* Teamwork: It’s important that you work well with others because you will regularly interact with our Regional Drivers, vendors and other team members.

Does this sound like you?

We hope that you are now envisioning yourself as the newest addition to our team. There is nothing sweeter than a thankful driver who is back out on the road delivering quality snacks to our customers as a direct result of your personal expertise and work ethic.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & View the [2] PepsiCo EEO Policy.
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2. https://www.mypepsico.com/ep/common/portal/unprotected/wp-prod/eeo/PepsiCo_HQ_EEO_Policy.pdf
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