Lead Fleet Mechanic

Vestis•Warrendale, PA

About The Position

The Lead Fleet Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing and overhauling fleet vehicles in a timely and cost-efficient manner. In addition, ensure shop work is organized and assigned to the appropriate mechanic personnel in the Market Center location. Overall, need to focus on quality control and preventative maintenance. Generally, a Lead Mechanic works in a market center location/shop with one or two additional mechanics.

Requirements

Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle maintenance and applicable state vehicle laws to meet required standards
Proficient in preventive maintenance control systems and in parts procurement and inventory control
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Develop and maintain a collaborative and team oriented environment in the shop
Ability to have schedule flexibility to include day, evenings, and/or weekends
Six years or more of experience in all phases of fleet vehicle mechanical repairs including general maintenance and repair, wiring, engine overhaul and preventative maintenance scheduling
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Military maintenance experience is a plus
VO – Tech Graduate
Associates degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent on the job training preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain fleet vehicles with emphasis on Preventative Maintenance programs to meet 100% compliance of standards
Assist with scheduling and assigning work to the mechanic or associate mechanic personnel
Assess and recommend training needs for the fleet mechanic staff to either Regional or Group Manager
Utilize the AVMS fleet management computer system that allows for shop operation and tracking with a paperless system
Manage cost control through purchasing, inventory management, as well as training in the area of safety to assure that the vehicle assets are within reasonable costs
Maintain weekly cost data information and provide the Regional or Group Fleet manager of the financial status of the shop and controllable vehicle costs
Uphold the quality of standards of the shop, cleanliness, and comply with OSHA standards.
Regularly inspect vehicles to ensure that all vehicles not only meet VESTIS standards but are also consistent with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards
Drive and reinforce quality standards in the shop and follow company workplace conduct policies in the shop. Ensure that VESTIS standards are maintained
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the role to support the business.