Lead Diesel Mechanic - Lead Fleet Technician

About the role

Join the Reyes Fleet Management team located at our Reyes Beverage Group facility in Gardena. Seeking a Lead Diesel Mechanic / Lead Fleet Technician to repair and maintain our diesel tractor and trailer equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, rebuild and repair fleet equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, and related parts)
• Identifies root cause of failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Lead and coordinate maintenance shop operations by planning, scheduling, and assigning work; oversee and perform daily preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on fleet equipment—including major and minor engine work—to ensure all vehicles are operational and meet customer delivery schedules with minimal supervision
• Provide guidance and training for all mechanics to assure that all repairs are completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal polices and regulations including DOT, OSHA, and Reyes Fleet Management standards, while ensuring compliance with safety programs, correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practices
• This position may require driving Reyes Family of Businesses, Reyes Fleet Management and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The Driver Qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last three years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMSCA Clearinghouse review
• Some travel may be required
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) with 4 plus years of related experience
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations to operate applicable company vehicles
• Must possess own tools
• Ability to frequently lift, push and/or pull weights in excess of 50 pounds, occasionally lift, push and/or pull weights in excess of 10