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Fleet Maintenance Technician - Lakeland

Publix
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jun 2025

About the role

Hours of Work

Rotating schedule

Facility

Lak Fleet Maintenance B011

State

Florida

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Travel Frequency

0%

Minimum Base Pay

22.00

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.

Address

3045 New Tampa Hwy

City

Lakeland

Other Compensation Information

  • Night differential:  A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m. (this does not include shifts that end at midnight or begin at 3:00 a.m.).    
  • Weekend differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

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.

Maximum Base Pay

39.35

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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Potential Annual Base Pay

45,760 - 81,848

Zip Code

33815-3468

Work Environment

Temperatures could exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.

Benefits Information

  • Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost

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