
Fleet Technician (DOT) - Foods
Required skills
- Fleet Technician
- DOT
- Mechanical Repair
- Preventative Maintenance
- Diagnosis
- Parts Inventory
- CDL
- Valid Driver's License
- Lift 50 pounds
Role summary
PepsiCo is seeking a Fleet Technician in West Columbia, South Carolina, to maintain and repair fleet vehicles, ensuring driver safety and operational efficiency for delivering popular brands. This full-time, onsite role involves diagnosing mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, managing parts inventory, and potentially returning vehicles to the traffic center (CDL required). The position requires physical stamina, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in demanding conditions. Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and personal vehicle, with no major moving violations in the past three years. On-the-job training is provided.
Quick Look
Pay: $34.28 per hour
Location: West Columbia, South Carolina
Work Days: Mon-Fri
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 6:30 PM
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 have a valid Driver's License and Personal Vehicle
- Your driver's license has not been suspended or revoked in connection with a moving violation within the past three (3) years
- 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
Maintain and repair fleet vehicles to keep drivers safe and on the road delivering beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos. Your technical skill and preventative work ensure vehicles are reliable and communities stay stocked.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and repair fleet vehicles, including diagnosing mechanical issues and completing preventative maintenance
- Work alongside experienced mechanics on more complex repairs and troubleshooting
- Return vehicles to the traffic center when needed (CDL required)
- Manage parts inventory and accurately charge parts and labor to work orders using provided systems
- Build relationships with vendors when obtaining estimates for parts or outside labor
What to Expect
- On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom training
- High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift
- Health & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo.
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 & [2] View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.
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