Beverage Equipment Fountain Install Tech (ME0406) at Pepsi Bottling Ventures in Garner, North Carolina

Job Description:

Responsibilities/Duties:

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!
We offer competitive pay and great benefits!

Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages, based in North Carolina with locations also in South Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware.

Experienced technicians with proven advanced skill sets, and technicians with the desire and drive to enhance their skills and complete required training have the opportunity to earn more!

Purpose of Job: PBV's Beverage Equipment Services Department is responsible for the delivery, install, service, and repair/refurbishment of all vending, cooling, and fountain beverage equipment within PBV's local and national customer base.The Beverage Equipment Services Department is crucial to ensuring that all PBV products are served cold, and with just the right mix of syrup and carbonation for optimal Pepsi taste and quality.

Job Duties:

• Installs fountain, coffee, tea, coolers, and frozen drink equipment in new and existing accounts, accurately accounting for all Pepsi owned assets while meeting customer expectations.


• Installs plumbing and electrical cross connects.


• Installs necessary tubing through walls, ceilings, basements, crawl spaces, conduits and attics.


• Provides “Service that Sells.” Works with the customer to ensure we are meeting their needs and keeps customer informed of progress.


• Cleans and removes all debris from customer location.


• Troubleshoots and inspects installation of fountain equipment.


• Adjusts valves, carbonators, controls, and gauges.


• Loads necessary equipment onto trucks in a safe manner.


• Inspects all inbound/outbound equipment for safety and gross defects.


• Performs necessary administrative tasks, customer billing, equipment move orders, parts replenishment, Vehicle Condition Report (VCR), install check list, and all required paperwork in a timely manner.


• Ensures necessary materials and supplies are ordered and on hand at all times.


• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local guidelines for fountain equipment.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Minimum (2) two years’ experience in beverage equipment repair or related fields (small appliance, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration) required.


• Coursework in aforementioned fields may substitute for experience.


• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet PBV driving guidelines.


• Must be able to travel daily to assigned accounts. Overnight travel may be required.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.


• Must be able to speak and read English.

• Proficient understanding of electrical components, plumbing, board level schematics, electronics troubleshooting, mechanics and refrigeration preferred.


• Possess knowledge and understanding of vending and fountain equipment repairs and parts.


• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, and procedures to promote security operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions preferred.


• Ability to grasp and understand the functionality of SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.


• Ability to learn and provide excellent customer service.


• Coaching capabilities, and ability to train others preferred.

• Constantly (67% - 100%) required to stand for long periods of time working with equipment.


• Frequently (33% - 66%) required to walk, climb and sit.


• Occasionally (0%-33%) required to lift 50 lbs to 200 lbs. with a team member and work in confined spaces.


• This position requires good eye hand coordination and corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.


• Due to customer requirements, some positions may require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment

• Two Medical Options


• Two Dental Insurance Options


• Vision Insurance


• FSA / HSA Accounts


• 401(K), with up to 5% Pepsi Match


• On demand pay advances


• Paid Personal Days after 60 days of employment


• Paid Vacation Days after 5 months of employment


• 9 Paid Holidays, eligibility begins day 1.


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability


• Legal Plan Access


• Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,000 a year


• Comprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program (EAP)


• Opportunities for career growth and development

Join the Pepsi Family Today!

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.