Lead Diesel Mechanic - Mid Shift
The Lead Mechanic (M-F, 11:00am-9:00pm) is responsible for leading the team, overseeing and performing maintenance and repair of the fleet equipment. Equipment includes but is not limited to wheel loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, man lifts, and grinders. The Mechanic should have demonstrable work practices with safety as the number one goal. You will perform appropriate preventive maintenance on equipment and necessary repairs to keep machines up and running daily.
Reports to:
Shop Manager
Essential Job Duties:
- Perform services, diagnostics, and parts replacement for company fleet
- Identify problems and come up with viable solutions
- Service conveyers and various sorting equipment
- May perform training to the other mechanics; oversees overall performance and makes recommendations to the manager
- May be responsible for reports and documentation
- Other duties as assigned
Scope of Responsibility:
This role is a working lead responsible for overseeing daily maintenance and repair activities for fleet equipment while actively performing mechanical work. The Lead Mechanic provides guidance and training to mechanics, monitors work quality and safety compliance, and makes performance recommendations to management. Decisions made in this role directly impact equipment uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.