Lead Beverage Equipment Technician

About the role

Uncap Your Potential at America’s largest Coca-Cola Bottler — pour your passion into purpose. We’re more than beverages; we’re building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose and every teammate directly shapes our success.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair fountains, vendors, coolers, and other beverage dispensing equipment to customers’ satisfaction; properly manage tools and parts; maintain records and reports, safely and efficiently per company standards
• Assist Territory Manager by transferring and receiving parts and assets, assisting with parts inventories, filling in as needed for the Fountain Installer or Delivery Installer, and visiting customers
• Complete and/or proctor all required training (e.g., Coca-Cola Consolidated, Coca-Cola North America, Equipment Reutilization Solutions) and maintain updates and documents related to all equipment
• Lead special projects as assigned
• Drive safely following all motor vehicle laws without distraction; maintain a safe working environment by completing all assigned safety training and adhering to all safety policies and procedures; conduct DOT daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections when required
• Operate handheld devices to maintain accurate delivery, removal, and movement records, including parts inventory accountability
• Maintain responsibility for inventory levels by ensuring proper count, use, possession, and accountability for all parts, tools, supplies, and keys necessary for the job
• Provide great customer service and communication to internal and external customers with the ability to sell revenue-generating service through the Coca-Cola Consolidated Equipment Reutilization Solutions proposition

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Ability to drive and ride for long periods
• Proficiency with refrigeration tools, refrigeration scales, electrical and cordless tools, general hand tools, and electronic devices
• Ability to operate vehicle, hand trucks, stair climbers, product carts, vendor dollies, forklifts, pallet jacks, cordless impact driver, sockets, and wrenches
• Willingness to work inside and outside customer locations in uncontrolled temperatures
• Experience in the electrical and/or refrigeration field required
• Computer and analytical skills necessary; ability to work closely with teammates and management
• Reactive service experience with certification on all Coca-Cola Consolidated and Coca-Cola North America equipment types as well as refrigeration required
• Experience in a leadership role

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1–3 years of work experience
• 1–3 years previous tech experience
• Valid driver’s license; minimum Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
• Ability to obtain forklift and pallet jack certification
• Ability to pass company certification programs for equipment repair and safety (e.g., BEST, FAST, Advanced Refrigeration)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience
• Valid driver’s license; minimum CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 6 months, if necessary
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT physical
• EPA Level 1 Refrigeration certification preferred or ability to obtain
• Ability to obtain forklift and pallet jack certification
• Ability to pass company certification programs for equipment repair and safety (e.g., BEST, FAST, Advanced Refrigeration)

Work Environment

Work environment will vary, including exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled.