Lead Fleet Mechanic

Job Description Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM Meet Vestis®: For the People Who Make It All Work At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running. Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work. Overview The Lead Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing and overhauling fleet vehicles in a timely and cost efficient manner. In addition, ensure shop work is organized and assigned to the appropriate mechanic personnel in the Market Center location. Overall, need to focus on quality control and preventative maintenance. Generally, a Lead Mechanic works in a market center location/shop with one or two additional mechanics. Responsibilities/Essential Functions Maintain fleet vehicles with emphasis on Preventative Maintenance programs to meet 100% compliance of standards; Assist with scheduling and assigning work to the mechanic or associate mechanic personnel; Assess and recommend training needs for the fleet mechanic staff to either Regional or Group Manager; Utilize the AVMS fleet management computer system that allows for shop operation and tracking with a paperless system; Manage cost control through purchasing, inventory management, as well as training in the area of safety to assure that the vehicle assets are within reasonable costs; Maintain weekly cost data information and provide the Regional or Group Fleet manager of the financial status of the shop and controllable vehicle costs; Uphold the quality of standards of the shop, cleanliness, and comply with OSHA standards. Regularly inspect vehicles to ensure that all vehicles not only meet Vestis standards, but are also consistent with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards; Drive and reinforce quality standards in the shop, and follow company workplace conduct policies in the shop. Ensure that the Vestis standards are maintained; Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of role to support the business. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle maintenance and applicable state vehicle laws to meet required standards; Proficient in preventive maintenance control systems and in parts procurement and inventory control; Ability to multi task and work in a fast pace environment; Develop and maintain a collaborative and team oriented environment in the shop; Ability to have schedule flexibility to include day, evenings, and/or weekends Working Environment/Safety Requirements Position is situated in a vehicle repair environment. Exposure to varying temperatures depending on geographical location. Experience 6 years or more of experience in all phases of fleet vehicle mechanical repairs including general maintenance and repair, wiring, engine overhaul and preventative maintenance scheduling; Military maintenance experience is a plus. Education High School Diploma or GED; VO – Tech Graduate; Associates degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent on the job training preferred. Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company’s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more. Vestis® is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. 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Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge. Vestis Thorn Hill Rd Warrendale PA (303), 193 Thorn Hill Rd, Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr