Lead Mechanic

Peterson Tractor Company•Livermore, CA

22h•$39 - $48

About The Position

The Lead Mechanic prioritizes and assigns equipment service and repair work, monitors mechanics’ performance, and ensures equipment repairs, maintenance, inspections, and check-ins/outs meet manufacturer, company, ANSI, OSHA, and other applicable government standards. The role coordinates with store office staff and the Store Manager, oversees work orders and parts processes, supports inventory maintenance, and helps keep equipment organized and rental-ready. The Lead Mechanic also trains new hires and transfers, contributes to performance reviews and interviews, and assists Field Mechanics with troubleshooting and diagnosis. The position performs equipment safety inspections, damage assessments, and other hands-on shop work, and may assist with cleaning, moving, loading, and unloading equipment and responding to customer questions. It promotes Peterson’s safety program, keeps the shop clean, communicates positively with internal and external customers, and may travel to customer sites to assist with field maintenance and repairs. The role requires regular operation of a company vehicle, attendance at service courses, punctual attendance, and overtime as needed within labor-law guidelines. Pay is $39.40–$48.05 per hour; starting wage depends on experience and education. A total compensation package is also offered. A drug screen and background check are required.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of diesel and/or gas engines, heavy equipment components, and related tools and techniques.
Demonstrated skills in maintaining and repairing hydraulics, electronics, gas machinery, and diesel machinery.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, safely, and in alignment with Peterson’s core values.
A drug screen and background check are required.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and assign equipment service and repair work to Mechanics.
Follow up with Mechanics to ensure repairs and maintenance inspections meet applicable standards and are completed on time.
Coordinate with store office staff to ensure equipment is serviced and repaired efficiently and promptly.
Ensure equipment maintenance and inspections comply with manufacturer, ANSI, OSHA, company, and other applicable government standards.
Report actual or potential equipment problems to the Store Manager.
Assign equipment wash-rack and steam-cleaning duties as needed to maintain the rental-ready line.
Organize equipment into available, wash-rack, and inside-shop lines.
Ensure equipment is visibly tagged with descriptions of problems when needed.
Ensure work orders are accurate and complete.
Approve parts orders from shop personnel.
Assist the Store Manager with maintaining accurate parts and tools inventory.
Send parts to the Parts Warehouse for warranty consideration.
Train new hires and transfers in rental shop procedures and quality standards within their first week.
Monitor Mechanics’ performance and communicate with Field Mechanics to assist with field troubleshooting and diagnosis.
Provide input and feedback on performance reviews and job interviews.
Conduct equipment damage assessments and complete reports according to rental procedures.
Perform equipment safety inspections and equipment check-ins and check-outs according to applicable standards.
Assist with washing and cleaning equipment, moving it around the rental yard, answering customer questions, explaining or demonstrating equipment operation, and loading or unloading equipment.
Complete assigned work in a timely, accurate, safe, and efficient manner.
Follow manufacturer and company installation and service procedures to ensure quality work.
Keep the shop area clean throughout the day to maintain a safe work environment.
Oversee and promote Peterson’s safety program, including tailgate and monthly safety meetings.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes positive relationships and reflects Peterson’s core values.
Work overtime as needed and within labor-law guidelines.
Operate a company vehicle regularly to perform essential job functions.
Attend scheduled service courses to improve technical knowledge and skills on rental and heavy equipment.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Occasionally travel to customer sites to assist Field Mechanics with equipment maintenance and repairs.