Lead Diesel Mechanic

WM•Americus, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI); troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on vehicles and equipment. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components. Participant must be able to commit to a prolonged stay in any part of our service area. Ability and willingness to travel are required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license and must have a clean driving record.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Four (4) years of previous experience.
Skill in operating tools equipment, parts and procedures utilized during the repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment
skill in repair of special purpose equipment
ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks
ability to diagnose defects in and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles
ability to utilize fleet maintenance software program
knowledge of Total Tire Maintenance Program may be required.

Responsibilities

Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Performs preventive maintenance inspections and ensures the timely and effective repair of any problems identified during an inspection.
Performs proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.
Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel.
Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts.
Advises supervisor immediately if additional work is needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds.
Assesses structural damage and assigns needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).
Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
Performs maintenance related work as required.
In the absence of supervision may provide maintenance supervisory duties.