Lead Diesel Mechanic

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) • Chickasha, OK

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Diesel Mechanic will provide maintenance support and direction to the Chickasha, Oklahoma terminal for the LSP Transport fleet. Direct and supervise LSPT Maintenance Technicians and third-party maintenance shops to ensure maintenance activities are completed according to shop schedule. Perform maintenance activities as needed/required. Work under the direction of the Fleet Maintenance Manager to ensure LSP Transports equipment is properly maintained and operating safely. This role combines advanced technical expertise with team leadership, ensuring the shop operates safely, efficiently, and minimized vehicle downtime. This position is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

• Proficient with PC and Windows operating systems
• Proficient using Cummins Insite, Bendix, Meritor, or equivalent diagnostic software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient using Paccar ESA, DAVIE4, or similar diagnostic equipment
• Welding experience
• 3+ years direct, hands-on experience working on tank trailers, van trailers, flatbed trailers and all related parts, systems, etc.
• Associate degree in Automotive Technology or related field or high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years direct, hands-on experience as a commercial Class 8 tractor mechanic.

Nice To Haves

• Current CDL with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance and non-maintenance activities for assigned terminals and locations are completed according to the shop schedule
• Inspect work performed by LSPT Maintenance Technicians and third-party maintenance shops to ensure work is performed according to LSPT procedures and provide feedback regarding deficiencies, if applicable
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all company equipment as needed/required
• Complete preventive maintenance on all equipment and prove trailers as scheduled
• Maintain maintenance logs according to requirements
• Complete all work in a safe, effective, and timely manner consistent with company safety policies and performance standards
• Effectively train assigned technicians and third-party maintenance personnel
• Other duties as required by direct supervisor or other terminal management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree