Lead Mechanic

About the Role

Lead maintenance activities, coordinate priorities, mentor team members, and work closely with Operations and site leadership to improve equipment reliability, safety performance, and overall site productivity.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment, including engines, chassis, product storage, and blending equipment, while supporting daily operations and ensuring equipment availability.
• Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to maintenance team members, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, prioritize repairs, assign work, and support troubleshooting efforts to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE Performance Standards, site security requirements, and company policies.
• Proactively work to achieve compliance with safety systems (PTW, MOC, HAT, and Risk Assessments).
• Demonstrate and lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety (ensure SAO, JSA, Take 5’s, stretching, and all safety rules are being completed).
• Perform wheel/tire assemblies, SSS Testing, brake repair, chassis PMs, automotive electrical troubleshooting or testing; DOT/TDG inspections, troubleshooting operating system controls.
• Maintain parts supply inventories and equipment in order to have necessary parts and supplies readily available and to control costs.
• Purchase parts and supplies needed for repair and maintenance of vehicles in order to fulfill maintenance requirements and to be cost effective.
• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.
• Comply with applicable regulatory health and safety policies and practices in order to ensure personal safety and the safety of all employees, company assets, environment and regulatory compliance.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with applicable DOT, OSHA, MSHA, EPA and BATFE requirements.
• Work accurately with numbers and perform simple mathematical calculations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in heavy mechanics or related experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Brakes and hydraulic systems certification required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, and to communicate in writing and verbally.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

Benefits

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days.
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available.
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Friendly and supportive coworkers.

Our Values

• Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere.
• Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward.
• Think Customer. Everyone. Every day.
• Treat the Business as our Own.
• Care for the Community & our Environment.
• Challenge & Improve the Status Quo.
• Deliver on our Promises.