Lead Fleet Technician

  • Primo Brands
  • North Charleston, South Carolina
  • 12/06/2025
Full time

Job Description

Overview:

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.

Lead Fleet Technician - Charleston, SC

Compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 / hour + shift differential for applicable hours worked

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more!

Responsibilities:

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.

Skills Required:

Mechanical Expert / Teacher

o Teach Diagnostic platforms to all mechanics

o Assist in major component repairs and replacements

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

o 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

o Upholding Fleet Shop Standards

o Serve as the Fleet/DOT subject matter expert

o Execute Preventive Maintenance audits

Expert and trainer with our fleet database system

P&L Adherence to budgets

o Inspect preventive maintenance work

o Ensure execution of the Tire process

o National Vendor Execution in the field

o Minimize/right size parts inventories

o Minimizing 3rd Party Repairs for all vehicle types

o Eliminating Short Term Rentals

o Minimize tows with improved workmanship

Improving Customer Service through

o Vehicle readiness, reducing downtime

o Breakdown reduction

o Minimizing vehicle out of service time

Other projects as assigned

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.