Lead Maintenance Technician | $30-$35/hr | Full Benefits | Daily Pay | Leadership Opportunity

Top Reasons to Join Our Team

• $30-$35/hr starting pay based on experience
• Daily Pay Option
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Stable, Year-Round Employment
• Opportunity to lead and mentor maintenance technicians
• Direct impact on equipment reliability, safety, and operational success

The Role

• Provide daily leadership, direction, and technical support to maintenance technicians
• Cook up preventive maintenance schedules and repair priorities
• Diagnose and repair diesel trucks, heavy equipment, forklifts, trailers, and production equipment
• Troubleshoot diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brakes, steering, suspension, and drivetrains
• Diagnose complex equipment failures using diagnostic software and testing equipment
• Repair hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, hoses, fittings, and control systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical wiring, sensors, controllers, charging systems, and electronic modules
• Perform or oversee DOT inspections and ensure vehicle compliance
• Perform welding, cutting, and light fabrication work
• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians
• Cook with outside vendors and review completed repair work
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs
• Maintain accurate work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance records
• Support OSHA, DOT, environmental, and company compliance requirements
• Aid with facility improvements, major repairs, and equipment installations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum 5 years of experience repairing diesel trucks, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, or similar machinery
• Strong experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical diagnostics, brakes, steering, suspension, and drivetrains
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete repairs independently
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, service manuals, and technical documentation
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, welding equipment, and lifting devices
• Basic computer skills for work orders and maintenance records
• Preferred qualifications: Prior Lead Technician or maintenance leadership experience, Experience with diesel diagnostic software, Experience with CMMS systems, Experience with construction, recycling, material-processing, or heavy equipment operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed
• Frequent use of hands, arms, and repetitive motion
• Frequent use of hands, arms, and repetitive motion
• Ability to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work around noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and uneven terrain

About McGill Environmental Systems

McGill Environmental Systems has been transforming organic waste into high-quality compost, mulch, and soil products for over 30 years. Our work helps rebuild soils, support agriculture, and create more sustainable communities. We're a company built on safety, teamwork, accountability, and doing work that makes a real impact.