Lead Mechanic - Night Shift

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.
• Aid 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

  • 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.
  • Work environment is usually loud.

  Working Conditions

  • Frequent exposure 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.