Fleet Maintenance Technician – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 31852BR
Department: Distribution
Working Hours: Rotating schedule
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jan 31, 2025

$45 - 81k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

• Performing a number of functions on a variety of fleet vehicles and equipment according to company policy; federal, state, and local regulations; repair manuals; factory specifications; schematics; and his or her own knowledge of the fleet vehicles and equipment
• The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
• One of the following positions is available: Fleet Maintenance Technician Class A, B or C.
• The position offered is contingent upon the qualifications and work experience of the candidate

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Required Qualifications

• Be at least 20 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)
• Be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
• Be able to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
• Be able to read, write and solve math problems
• Successfully complete the following tests (before his or her start date in the position)
  • Basic Office Skills
  • Following Written Instructions
  • Spatial Reasoning
  • Mechanical Reasoning
• Be able to interpret, understand, and follow instructions
• Be capable of generating and processing work on a computerized maintenance management system
• Be able to obtain an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Truck Certification
• Be able to work independently with little or no supervision
• Be able to supply and maintain hand tools to accomplish daily duties
• Must have the ability to work well with others and be a team member
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and
• Must show commitment to Publix’s mission.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Current Lakeland Refrigerated Distribution associate
• Be able to read and interpret technical manuals
• Have at least two or more years of medium/heavy duty truck trade school or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of ARC, MIG, and GAS welding and cutting
• Basic knowledge of welding techniques (aluminum and steel)
• Have mechanical and diagnostic knowledge of fleet equipment, as well as knowledge of circuits and operational sequence of components
• One year of medium/heavy duty truck trade school or equivalent experience

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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