Lead Truck Mechanic Dalton GA Green Street 2nd Shift (Calhoun, Georgia, United States, 30701)

About the role

Mohawk Industries is seeking a team leader to repair and maintain industrial trucks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive systems and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, maintenance, and repairs on heavy duty vehicles, including trucks, trailers, forklifts, and pickups.
• Responsible for diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical trouble shooting, steering, and cooling systems.
• Installs new ignition systems, aligns front wheels, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and other parts, using hand tools.
• Overhauls gas or diesel engines, using mechanic's hand tools, welding equipment, standard charts, and hoists.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments, using hand tools.
• Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck to verify conformance to specifications.
• May fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.
• Attends any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follows all established standard operating procedures.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Performs other tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• 7+ years of job-specific experience.
• Certifications required: Light/Electrical Systems, Brake Systems, A/C Systems, PM Maintenance, Clutch, Injectors, Transmission, Engine, Tires, Rear End, HVAC, Drive Line, Cooling System, Aftertreatment System, Diagnostic Troubleshooting, APU Unit Service and Repair.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate in standard English and convey information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions and keep simple records and make routine reports.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and be reachable by pager or phone, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable level of attendance in accordance with company and department guidelines.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Ability to perform specific duties with instructions but without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

What else?

While primarily in-office, we prioritize flexibility and support our team balancing personal and professional time. Located in a beautiful area, we encourage you to watch this video to see why. Mohawk Industries is a global flooring leader with brands like American Olean, Daltile, and more. We're committed to innovation and sustainability, transforming from an American carpet manufacturer to the world's largest flooring company. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a Drugs Don't Work participant.