Lead Mechanic

Airgas • Geismar, LA

1d • $33 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an expert in mechanical systems who thrives on keeping a supply chain in motion? We are looking for a purpose-driven Maintenance Professional to serve as an essential connector for our delivery operations. In this role, you aren’t just fixing engines; you are an essential partner ensuring the safe and efficient transport of critical products. From diagnosing complex diesel tractors to becoming highly skilled in specialized cryogenic and hydraulic systems, you will help us advance our standards of technical excellence. You’ll act as a strategic contributor within the logistics environment, implementing smart solutions that uphold the highest standards of safety and precision. Precision Technical Excellence: Expertly maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel tractors and specialized systems to ensure all equipment meets DOT standards and safety protocols. Strategic Problem Solving: Implement creative solutions to ensure smooth equipment flow and translate maintenance reports into impactful service strategies. Collaborative Prevention & Safety: Partner with the team to communicate technical needs clearly while cultivating a "Safety First" environment focused on proactive maintenance.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in highway equipment maintenance
• Experience with a variety of basic hand, power tools, and equipment. Ideally, you bring your own hand tools.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Class A CDL with HazMat; DOT brake certification

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable in transportation regulations.
• Digital literacy: Comfort with Google Chrome, TMT, and on-board diagnostic systems.
• An expert with solid diagnostic experience in ABS and DEF systems who is focused on quality and can contribute effectively in both the office and on the shop floor.
• Familiarity with maintenance software is a welcomed addition.
• Familiarity or an interest in cryogenics.

Responsibilities

• Expertly maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel tractors and specialized systems to ensure all equipment meets DOT standards and safety protocols.
• Implement creative solutions to ensure smooth equipment flow and translate maintenance reports into impactful service strategies.
• Partner with the team to communicate technical needs clearly while cultivating a "Safety First" environment focused on proactive maintenance.

Benefits

• Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED