Lead Mechanic

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment using industry standard and acceptable maintenance methods and procedures.

• Maintain vehicle maintenance records.

• Ensure safe and productive operation of all equipment by scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for all equipment within state, federal, local and corporate guidelines.

• Maintain safe and clean shop facility.

• Review all D.V.I.R. reports and perform repairs as needed.

• Provide accurate labor hours required for each product line.

• Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with vehicles and equipment.

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.

• Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.

• Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.

• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.

• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.

• Maintain a clean work area.

• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.

• Assume leadership and supervisory role of Supervisor/Manger in the absence of the Supervisor/Manger.

• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars.

• Attend safety and branch meetings.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

• Completion of DOT certification for air brake inspection and adjustment and annual vehicle inspections.

• Possess two (2) years practical experience in heavy truck repair.

• Complete all company provided/sponsored technical training and continuing education programs.

• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.

• Ability to operate any vehicle, equipment or tools necessary to perform job.

• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required.

• Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.

• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.

• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required.

• Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.

• Occasionally work in high precarious places.

• Work environment is usually loud.