About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing, and nutrition expertise.

The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community, and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Fleet Mechanic to support the Fleet Maintenance Manager to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for maintaining TBG’s Private Fleet of refrigerated tractor trailers in accordance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. In addition, this individual will be responsible for maintaining all site electric forklifts, yard switchers, and electric floor scrubbers currently in operation within the warehouse. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Complete work in compliance with all safety and DOT regulations and procedures
• Complete routine PMI’s and repairs on 23 diesel tractors, 91 refrigerated trailers, 43 36v electric forklifts, 2 diesel yard switchers, 3 36v electric floor scrubbers, and a variety of other site vehicles such as pick-up trucks, fueling tanker, front end loaders, etc.
• Fueling tractors and refrigerated trailers when necessary
• Utilize diagnostic software to troubleshoot tractor engine/transmission faults
• Operate snowplows and salters during inclement weather
• Ability to prioritize tasks and focus efforts on an ambiguous work environment

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ experience in the fleet maintenance industry
• Familiar with DOT PMI regulations and procedures
• Familiar with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for all workorders and parts usage
• Ability to work shift work
• Ability to work mid-week overtime and weekends as required
• Possess own tools and toolbox
• Effective shift-to-shift communication skills with other fleet mechanics and the ability to effectively interact with site management team as necessary

Benefits Overview:

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.

The salary range for this position is $38.07 hourly.