Lead Mechanic - Environmental Services

About the Role

Performs highly skilled work at the master level in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of automotive and heavy equipment. Responsible for the effective and efficient management and supervision of mechanic work crews. Trains subordinates in proper maintenance and repair techniques for gas and diesel engines and all County-owned vehicles and equipment through oral instruction and hands-on training. Plans and coordinates routine maintenance and major repairs, determining the most cost-effective techniques and methods. Maintains complete history records on all work performed on County equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises, and works with mechanic and labor crews.
• Performs routine maintenance through major repair and overhaul of County vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Inspects malfunctioning equipment and diagnoses the cause of failure.
• Trains subordinate mechanics and stays up to date on new equipment and maintenance techniques.
• Identifies all parts and tools needed for repairs and ensures they are properly requisitioned through the Purchasing Department.
• Operates heavy equipment when necessary.
• Ensures security and safety of work crews and equipment under sometimes hazardous conditions.
• Prepares reports on work status, materials used, and scheduled completions.
• Recommends modifications or adjustments in work methods, crew size, and related factors to ensure quality work and timely completions.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduated from high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a mechanic with both gasoline and diesel engines, light and heavy equipment repair and maintenance, and welding experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the operation, types of failures, and repair methods applicable to both light and heavy road construction and mining equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions for operating, maintaining, and repairing assigned equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to keep work and parts records used to make reports.