Lead Diesel Mechanic GL Night Shift

Work at Simmons•Decatur, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to maintain the Company fleet in accordance with established schedules and all government regulations. This role directs the activities of other hourly diesel mechanics, ensuring they follow company policies and perform duties as instructed. The Lead Diesel Mechanic works with the supervisor to provide updates on shop progress and production, while also performing other diesel mechanic duties. This includes tire work, light maintenance on fleet vehicles (lights, mud flaps, minor wiring, hoses, belts), rewiring trucks, trailers, and loaders. The role involves reading hydraulic pressure gauges, replacing components, troubleshooting, and performing necessary repairs. Basic welding is required, along with the ability to identify all tools and parts needed for Company vehicles. A strong understanding of refrigeration systems, including suction and discharge pressures, charge units, and components, is necessary, as is the ability to find and repair freon leaks. The position also involves diagnosing and repairing various company equipment such as forklifts, trailers, and pickup trucks. Participation as a team member is crucial, involving ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. This includes coordinating work for best practices, attending team meetings, fostering cohesiveness, and taking responsibility for identifying and resolving issues. Familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understanding the role in supporting these systems is required, including communicating concerns and improvement ideas. This position description is intended to guide activities and is not meant to limit creativity or describe all possible duties.

Requirements

Must be proficient in previous level’s requirements.
Must excel in working with all components on all trucks, trailers, loaders, light duty vehicles, and farm machinery.
Must have the following tools: All tools listed in previous levels, plus all specialty tools to perform engine overhauls as well as anything else needed to work on the newer changing equipment.
Demonstrates the ability to complete work independently and in a team with limited supervision.
Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Nice To Haves

Certification from a Vo-tech or trade school a plus.
Preference for poultry or food processing organization.
Value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Responsibilities

Directs the activities of other hourly diesel mechanics.
Ensures that the mechanics are following company policies, using the time clock correctly, and performing other duties as instructed.
Works with the supervisor in order to keep him informed of the progress of the shop and production.
Performs other diesel mechanic duties.
Accomplishes tire work and light maintenance on Company fleet vehicles (Lights, mud flaps, minor wiring, hoses, belts, etc.).
Rewires trucks, trailers, loaders, etc.
Reads hydraulic pressure gauges, replace hoses, couplers & pumps as well as troubleshoot and make the necessary repairs as needed.
Performs basic welding and is able to identify all tools and parts needed for Company vehicles.
Understands suction and discharge pressures, charge units, know and understand the components of refrigeration.
Finds and repairs freon leaks.
Diagnoses and repairs any company equipment that requires service (forklifts, trailers, company pickup trucks, etc.).
Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and coordinating work for best practices.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues.
Reinforces actions needed to achieve synergy within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems and understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity and the position’s role in support of these systems.
Communicates concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.