Lead Mechanic

Peterson•Cresco Livermore, CA

17h

About The Position

The Lead Mechanic prioritizes and assigns equipment service and repair work to Mechanics, monitors work quality and timeliness, and ensures maintenance, inspections, check-ins, and check-outs comply with manufacturer, company, ANSI, OSHA, and other applicable government standards. The role coordinates with store office staff and the Store Manager, organizes equipment into available, wash-rack, and inside-shop lines, oversees work orders and parts orders, and supports inventory management and warranty parts processing. The Lead Mechanic trains new hires and transfers in rental shop procedures and quality standards, monitors mechanic performance, assists Field Mechanics with troubleshooting, and provides input for performance reviews and interviews. The position also conducts damage assessments and safety inspections, supports the Peterson safety program, and helps with equipment cleaning, yard movement, customer questions and demonstrations, and loading and unloading as needed. The role requires safe, timely, and accurate work, a clean shop, regular use of a company vehicle, attendance at service courses, and overtime as needed within labor-law guidelines. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required to assist Field Mechanics.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of diesel and/or gas engines, heavy equipment components, and related tools and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and repair hydraulics, electronics, gas machinery, and diesel machinery.
Ability to perform 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 manufacturer and company standards and are completed promptly.
Coordinate with store office staff to ensure equipment is serviced and repaired efficiently and on time.
Ensure equipment maintenance and inspections comply with manufacturer, ANSI, OSHA, and other government requirements.
Report actual or potential equipment problems to the Store Manager.
Assign wash-rack and steam-cleaning duties as needed to maintain rental-ready equipment.
Organize equipment into available, wash-rack, and inside-shop lines.
Ensure equipment is visibly tagged with descriptions of problems as needed.
Ensure work orders are accurate and complete.
Approve parts orders from shop personnel and assist the Store Manager with 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 check-ins and check-outs in accordance with applicable standards.
Assist with washing and cleaning equipment, moving equipment around the rental yard, answering customer questions, explaining or demonstrating equipment operation, and loading or unloading equipment.
Complete assigned tasks safely, accurately, efficiently, and on time.
Follow manufacturer and company installation and service procedures and guidelines.
Keep the shop area clean throughout the day to maintain a safe work environment.
Oversee and promote the Peterson safety program, including tailgate and monthly safety meetings.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a way 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 related to rental and heavy equipment.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Occasionally travel to customer sites to assist Field Mechanics with equipment maintenance and repairs.