Fleet Technician

Who We Are:
Backed by over 60 years of proven expertise through Gekay Sales and Service, Cardinal Equipment Services stands as a trusted leader in equipment sales, remanufacturing, and comprehensive service solutions for the beverage, foodservice, and vending industries.

What We Offer:
Eligible full time Cardinal Equipment Services Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Two weeks of Paid Time Off, and 7 paid company holidays
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term Disability

Coke Florida is looking for a Fleet Technician based out of our Jacksonville location. Working 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, and 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM on Saturdays. 

What You Will Do:

As a Coke Florida Fleet Technician, you will be responsible for independently performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to main fleet reliability, safety and operational uptime. This role will own the repair execution while learning advanced diagnostics and repair skills

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet assets to including but not limited to ; Heavy, Medium, and Light Duty on road vehicles, Trailers and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures
• Complete DOT inspections and documentation
• Troubleshoot and Repair:
  • Brake systems
  • Suspensions
  • Electrical Systems
  • Fuel Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs
• Maintain accurate repair records in Fleet Management Tool

For this role, you will need: 

• 2+ years of fleet maintenance experience
• Experience servicing at least two of the following:
• Diesel vehicles
• Light and medium duty trucks
• Trailers
• PIT Equipment
• Ability to:
• Work independently with minimal supervisor and direction
• Diagnose root cause vs symptoms
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and DOT compliance
• Basic proficiency with fleet management or work order systems
• Basic Computer skills to include knowledge of web-based fleet tools and MS Office 365
• Valid liability insurance and driving record within Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) policy guidelines*

*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 position.

Additional qualifications that will make you successful in this role:

• Experience with welding
• Gasoline, diesel, propane and/or electric vehicle experience preferred
• ASE certification and CDL license or certification strongly preferred

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. Cardinal Equipment Services reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Cardinal Equipment Services 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. 

Cardinal Equipment Services 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.