Leadman Mechanic

Skookum•Warner Robins, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a Motivated and Hardworking Leadman Mechanic with a positive/professional attitude. This role serves as the Lead Mechanic and technical subject matter expert for maintenance operations supporting military vehicles, commercial vehicles, trailers, material handling equipment, power generation equipment, heavy equipment, and associated support systems. The Leadman Mechanic will conduct and oversee operational inspections, preventive maintenance services, performance testing, and readiness evaluations to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and mission readiness. They will coordinate daily maintenance activities and provide work direction to mechanics and technicians, ensuring inspections, repairs, diagnostics, and scheduled maintenance services are completed in accordance with contract requirements and established maintenance standards. This position also involves providing technical leadership and hands-on assistance in the diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and testing of complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, fuel, braking, steering, suspension, drivetrain, and fire suppression systems. The Leadman Mechanic will perform and oversee preventive maintenance inspections, annual vehicle inspections, operational readiness inspections, and corrective maintenance actions to maximize fleet availability and mission readiness. They will review completed repairs and maintenance actions to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with applicable technical standards before equipment is released for service. Additionally, they will assist management in planning workloads, prioritizing maintenance requirements, scheduling repairs, and allocating personnel resources to meet operational requirements and customer expectations. This role leads troubleshooting efforts involving diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, electronic controls, and other complex vehicle and equipment systems. The Leadman Mechanic ensures all work is performed in accordance with applicable technical manuals, maintenance standards, OEM specifications, Air Force instructions, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and NFPA standards. They provide mentoring, coaching, and on-the-job training to mechanics and technicians to improve technical proficiency, productivity, safety awareness, and overall performance, and assist in the development and delivery of training programs. The Leadman Mechanic monitors employee performance, workmanship, attendance, and adherence to safety requirements, reporting concerns or recommendations to management. They maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, training records, timekeeping information, work orders, parts usage reports, and other required reports utilizing government and company maintenance management systems. This role coordinates with supervisors, customers, government representatives, vendors, and parts suppliers to resolve maintenance issues, obtain technical information, and expedite repairs. They ensure accountability and proper use of tools, diagnostic equipment, government-furnished property, shop equipment, and maintenance supplies. The Leadman Mechanic prepares vehicles, maintenance records, and supporting documentation for customer inspections, compliance reviews, audits, and operational readiness assessments. They promote a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout procedures, hazardous material controls, housekeeping standards, and established safety practices. This role leads emergency or priority maintenance activities to support mission-critical equipment and operational requirements, performs road tests, operational checks, and final acceptance inspections to verify repair effectiveness and vehicle reliability. In the absence of management, they serve as the senior technical representative by coordinating workflow, providing technical guidance, and ensuring continuity of maintenance operations. The Leadman Mechanic maintains a professional appearance, demonstrates exceptional customer service, and fosters a culture of teamwork, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. They monitor parts availability, identify material requirements, and coordinate with supply personnel and vendors to ensure timely procurement of repair parts and maintenance materials necessary to support mission requirements. All Other Duties as Assigned.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience is preferred; specialized vocational, technical or other formal training may be substituted in part for experience.
Ability to read, understand, and follow technical manuals to ensure proper diagnosis and repair.
CDL required Class B.
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications (T Series) preferred. Additional manufacturer, military vehicle, hydraulic, diesel, or equipment maintenance certifications are desirable. Equivalent experience may be substituted for certifications when approved by management.
A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Nice To Haves

ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications (T Series)
Additional manufacturer, military vehicle, hydraulic, diesel, or equipment maintenance certifications

Responsibilities

Serves as the Lead Mechanic and technical subject matter expert for maintenance operations supporting military vehicles, commercial vehicles, trailers, material handling equipment, power generation equipment, heavy equipment, and associated support systems.
Conducts and oversees operational inspections, preventive maintenance services, performance testing, and readiness evaluations to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and mission readiness.
Coordinates daily maintenance activities and provides work direction to mechanics and technicians to ensure inspections, repairs, diagnostics, and scheduled maintenance services are completed in accordance with contract requirements and established maintenance standards.
Provides technical leadership and hands-on assistance in the diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and testing of complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, fuel, braking, steering, suspension, drivetrain, and fire suppression systems.
Performs and oversees preventive maintenance inspections, annual vehicle inspections, operational readiness inspections, and corrective maintenance actions to maximize fleet availability and mission readiness.
Reviews completed repairs and maintenance actions to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with applicable technical standards before equipment is released for service.
Assists management in planning workloads, prioritizing maintenance requirements, scheduling repairs, and allocating personnel resources to meet operational requirements and customer expectations.
Leads troubleshooting efforts involving diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, electronic controls, and other complex vehicle and equipment systems.
Ensures all work is performed in accordance with applicable technical manuals, maintenance standards, OEM specifications, Air Force instructions, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and NFPA standards.
Provides mentoring, coaching, and on-the-job training to mechanics and technicians to improve technical proficiency, productivity, safety awareness, and overall performance.
Assists in the development and delivery of training programs related to vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, safety procedures, tool usage, inspection requirements, and maintenance best practices.
Monitors employee performance, workmanship, attendance, and adherence to safety requirements and reports concerns or recommendations to management.
Maintains accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, training records, timekeeping information, work orders, parts usage reports, and other required reports utilizing government and company maintenance management systems.
Coordinates with supervisors, customers, government representatives, vendors, and parts suppliers to resolve maintenance issues, obtain technical information, and expedite repairs.
Ensures accountability and proper use of tools, diagnostic equipment, government-furnished property, shop equipment, and maintenance supplies.
Prepares vehicles, maintenance records, and supporting documentation for customer inspections, compliance reviews, audits, and operational readiness assessments.
Promotes a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout procedures, hazardous material controls, housekeeping standards, and established safety practices.
Leads emergency or priority maintenance activities to support mission-critical equipment and operational requirements.
Performs road tests, operational checks, and final acceptance inspections to verify repair effectiveness and vehicle reliability.
Serves as the senior technical representative in the absence of management by coordinating workflow, providing technical guidance, and ensuring continuity of maintenance operations.
Maintains a professional appearance, demonstrates exceptional customer service, and fosters a culture of teamwork, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Monitors parts availability, identifies material requirements, and coordinates with supply personnel and vendors to ensure timely procurement of repair parts and maintenance materials necessary to support mission requirements.
All Other Duties as Assigned.