Lead Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead Mechanic for a direct hire opportunity in Hayward, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced heavy-equipment mechanic who is confident leading shop and field repair operations, performing advanced diagnostics, and mentoring junior technicians.

The Lead Mechanic will work in a hands-on environment focused on quality repairs, safety, teamwork, and customer service. This is a strong opportunity for a skilled journeyman-level mechanic who wants a stable role with leadership visibility, the chance to guide a team, and the ability to work on complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose and repair advanced electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, sensors, engine controls, multiplexing, charging circuits, and CAN bus communication issues.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, and high-pressure hose systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and major repairs on engines, transmissions, drivelines, brakes, suspensions, and related heavy-equipment components.
- Assign, prioritize, and oversee daily work orders while mentoring junior mechanics in diagnostics, repair quality, and safe work practices.
- Maintain accurate repair logs and CMMS records while enforcing OSHA, LOTO, and HazCom safety protocols.
- Complete field emergency repairs, perform basic welding and fabrication, and represent the company professionally in customer-facing repair situations.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour.
- Job type: Direct hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.