Lead Fleet Technician

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.  

The  Fleet Team Lead ’s primary purpose is to oversee the Fleet Shop, Technicians and ensure completion of preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment including gas and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air brakes, tankers, and trailers.  

Reporting Location : Mundelein, IL

Compensation: $45.10 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs) 

Start Time: 6:00AM - 2:30PM or until workload completed  

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:  

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA ) , hea l th savings account (HSA) 

Retirement/Investing:  401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental  death and dismemberment  

Other great benefits:  Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit,  FEDlogic , commuter benefits  

Skills Required:  

• Mechanical Expert / Teacher  

• Teach Diagnostic platforms to all mechanics  

• Assist in major component repairs and replacements  

• Will have the final call in the use of 3rd party repair.  

• Ensure our mechanics work on all vehicle types including forklifts and scrubbers  

• Monitor work order reports daily to ensure productivity measures are achieved  

• Monitor and minimize parts inventory stock  

• Supports contact for dealers, when trucks are sent out  

• Minimize downtime  

• Support Fleet Mechanic Staffing  

• Compliance Responsibilities  

• Upholding Fleet Shop Standards  

• Serve as the Fleet/DOT subject matter expert  

• Execute Preventive Maintenance audits  

• Expert and trainer with our fleet database system  

• P&L Adherence to budgets  

• Inspect preventive maintenance work  

• Ensure execution of the Tire process  

• National Vendor Execution in the field  

• Minimize/right size parts inventories  

• Minimizing 3rd Party Repairs for all vehicle types  

• Eliminating Short Term Rentals  

• Minimize tows with improved workmanship  

• Improving Customer Service through  

• Vehicle readiness, reducing downtime  

• Breakdown reduction  

• Minimizing vehicle out of service time  

• Other projects as assigned  

Requirements/Qualifications:  

• Ability maintain a CDL Class B with airbrake endorsement  

• Ability to secure and maintain T4 (airbrake) certification within specified period  

• Currently a Lead Tech or equivalent  

• Proven success in the Lead Tech role  

• Expert with Trimble and following all processes  

• High level knowledge of all diagnostic systems  

• Expert fleet mechanic with diesel, propane  

• Ability to teach and hold accountable through quality coaching  

• Experience with safety practices  

• Ability to influence performance and change  

• Experience working with vendors  

• Customer focused attitude in a dynamic environment  

• Proficient with computers and windows-based software.  

• Ability to travel to different sites  

• Excellent written, communication and organizational skills  

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.  

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.  

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.