Lead Mechanic

Job Summary

The Night Shift Lead Mechanic is responsible for general day to day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks, trailers, forklifts and other company equipment. This position reports to the Fleet Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

· Provides mentoring to other mechanics.
· Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks, trailers, forklifts and other company equipment.
· Responsible for general day to day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks, trailers, forklifts and other company equipment.
· Responsible for compiling the work schedule in the truck shop and complete any documentation on maintenance records.
· Reviews driver vehicle inspection reports.
· Maintains clean environment.
· Maybe required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
· Interprets repair manuals and work orders as to properly repair the equipment.
· Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
· Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.
· All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
· 5-7+ years of prior work experience as a mechanic, to include:
· Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
· Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor/trailers) and power-train mechanics.
· AC Certification Required.
· Class A CDL, with Tanker Endorsement.
· Demonstrated experience leading a team.

Preferred Qualifications

· Vocational school training preferred.
· Advanced knowledge of vehicle maintenance and operations.
· Highly organized with superior time management skills.
· Self-motivated; self-starter.
· Good math and computer skills.
· Mechanical aptitude.
· Ability to read, interpret and comply with all company polices rules, safety manuals and procedures.

Physical Demands

· Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
· Must be capable of lifting 70 lbs.; Occasionally lifting up to 100 lbs.
· Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
· Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors and high heat and cold temperatures.

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