Lead Fleet Technician

Coke Florida is looking for a Lead Fleet Technician based out of our Jacksonville location. Working 4:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday.

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 Department

Validate complex diagnostics and repair plans

Ensure repair quality and fleet reliability

Train and mentor Apprentice and Fleet Technicians

Conduct hands-on coaching and skill assessments

Develop future technical leads and leaders

Coordinate daily shop activities

Monitor repair backlog and service levels

Support and assist with scheduling

Conduct repair audits

Resolve conflicts professionally

Support 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 diagnostics

Demonstrated expertise in:

Multi-system troubleshooting (electrical, powertrain hydraulics)

Complex repair planning and execution

Proven experience as a team leader

Proactively supporting teammates

Can resolve minor conflicts independently

Can contribute to problem solving in a positive manner

Strong understanding of:

DOT regulations and compliance requirements

Fleet 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 365

Strong organizational skills

Ability to plan work across people timelines and occasionally locations

Demonstrated ability to improve workflow efficiency

Reliable planer

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt communication style to audience

Ability 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 tracking

Previous leadership experience