Lead Fleet Mechanic

Permian Basin Materials•Odessa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership and expertise to personnel engaged in repairing and maintaining the Company’s fleet including ready mix and haul trucks.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent.
Computer skills to perform computer diagnostics and to maintain service repair and maintenance records.
Excellent communication skills – both oral and verbal.
Able to work in a positive, cooperative manner with staff and effectively act as a liaison between company management and area maintenance and operations staff in order to coordinate shop and plant projects.
Analytical skills to identify and solve mechanical problems.
Candidate must be drug free.

Nice To Haves

5 – 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
Training from an accredited technical school preferred.
A minimum of 4 technical certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Exhibit a strong work ethic with the ability to take direction and work in a team setting and independently.
Adhere to Permian Basin Materials Code of Conduct and company policies.
Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies and procedures.
Prioritize the work to be completed and make assignments to the maintenance staff.
Ensure personnel are qualified and well trained – identify training needs and ensure staff have required certifications.
Establish, implement, and monitor standards in preventative maintenance (PM) to minimize down time.
Implement predictive maintenance to determine the optimum life cycle for component replacements before breakdown occurs.
Coordinate with Operations to set priorities and schedule the work to be completed. Coordinate with the Maintenance Clerk for work orders and preventative maintenance scheduling.
Provide maintenance and repair on all vehicles and trucks in a timely manner.
Communicate with drivers to gather or verify information and to advise of expected repair time.
Perform all maintenance operations (welding, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, and air systems) in accordance with technical specifications and safety regulations.
Periodically inspect vehicles/trucks in accordance with the company’s Prescribed Inspection Schedule and complete equipment inspection and reports.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufactures specifications.
Operate and inspect vehicles/trucks in order to diagnose defects and maintain compliance with DOT regulations.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Dismantle and reassemble vehicles and trucks using hoists and hand tools.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Create work orders, parts supply, and purchase orders. Ensure quality parts and components are readily available. Consolidate purchases and develop national programs with suppliers to leverage pricing.
Track warranty repairs that are complete and submitted for reimbursement.
Contract for repair services not performed by maintenance personnel.
Such other duties as may be assigned.