Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Lead Technician
About The Position
Under general supervision, perform senior-level repair and maintenance of heavy automotive equipment. This role involves planning, assigning, reviewing, and assisting with the repair of heavy vehicles and equipment. The technician will perform mechanical work, oversee other technicians to ensure quality and completion, and complete major and minor repairs on a variety of machinery and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures, instructing and training employees, implementing and monitoring safety standards, and inspecting completed work. The role also includes supervising assigned personnel by scheduling, assigning, and checking work, appraising performance, providing training, enforcing rules, and interviewing applicants.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, or higher.
- Four (4) years of experience in heavy/diesel equipment maintenance and repair; OR graduation from a heavy/diesel equipment maintenance and repair program from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in heavy/diesel maintenance and repair including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.
- Must obtain and maintain at least two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy vehicle certifications [T1-T8] as specified in ASE's certification test series within six (6) months of appointment.
- Must obtain a Texas State Vehicle Inspector License within six (6) months of appointment.
- May require an Underground Storage Tank Class A/B operator's certification within six (6) months of appointment.
- Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Perform senior-level repair and maintenance of heavy automotive equipment.
- Plan, assign, review, and assist with the repair of heavy vehicles and equipment.
- Perform mechanical work on equipment and oversee technicians, ensuring quality and completion.
- Complete major and minor repairs on a variety of machinery and heavy equipment in compliance with operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and determine equipment failures, identify issues, determine causes, and ensure appropriate repair by mechanics.
- Instruct and train employees in repair and maintenance methods and practices.
- Implement protocols, safety standards, and monitor adherence and application of policies and protocols.
- Inspect and test completed work to ensure repairs were performed according to standards.
- Assign work, track work orders, and provide direction and leadership to other technicians.
- Supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling, assigning, and checking work.
- Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors.
- Provide for training and development of personnel.
- Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.
- Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony among staff.
- Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, and other employee status changes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
