Lead Mechanic

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JOB INFORMATION

Job Title:

Lead Mechanic

Job ID #

J1568

Job Family:

Technician

Reports To Position:

Senior Leadership

FLSA

MOTOR CARRIER EXEMPTION

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Lead Mechanic (LM) will manage shop workflow to include scheduling, planning & assigning work within their team, while ensuring quality repairs and maintenance in a high-performance environment. Complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists mechanics and provide guidance in diagnostics and repair procedures.

Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment to appropriate specifications (OEM, DOT, Swift, ect) as well as routine quality assurance inspections.

Disassemble, repair and re-assemble of Heavy Truck & Trailer components; including but not limited to; refrigerated units, diesel engines, transmissions, axles and any other components or systems.

Inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform repairs for Heavy Duty Truck Tractors, Trucks and Trailers.

May be asked to perform offsite repairs to include roadside breakdowns and to test drive equipment if certified.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

High School Diploma or combination of training and/or experience required.

Completion of related technician certification program preferred.

Drivers license required.

5+ years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Must posses previously demonstrated superior customer service skills.

Must be able to read and understand repair manuals, understanding and ability to complete/fill tags and repair orders.

Must be able to use and learn various diagnostic software used on tractor/trailers.

Must possess excellent computer skills.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.