Maintenance Shop Lead Mechanic

Republic Services•Taylor, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Shop Lead Technician maintains and repairs a variety of equipment, including diesel engines, heavy trucks, pumping equipment and other oil field related equipment. This role serves as a recognized expert in maintenance processes, procedures and functions, and is responsible for training and mentoring new employees, as well as assisting and directing the daily work of technicians and other maintenance employees. The Lead Mechanic guides team members, ensures proper safety and work procedures are followed, and leads daily tailgate meetings.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to complete routine forms.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to define problems, establish facts and help draw valid conclusions.
Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
Technical school certificate
Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
Valid driver’s license with MVR that meets company standards.
Certified to perform DOT state inspections.
Welding experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment, including diesel engines, heavy trucks, pumping equipment and/or other oil field related equipment.
Minimum of 1 year of lead or supervisor experience.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an MVR that meets company standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains, diagnoses and repairs a variety of equipment, including diesel engines, transmissions, drive train components, winches, high pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, sand conveyor systems, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, mobile/overhead cranes, wellhead attachments and pressure equipment, gearboxes, PTOs, generators, chemical metering systems, 12/24v electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, rims, tires and wheels, forklifts, A/C systems, trailers (i.e., tankers, roll-off, flatbed, etc.), and a variety of other energy services equipment.
Creates work orders and enters data into garage management system.
Ensures duties are performed in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
Serves as a recognized expert in maintenance processes, procedures and functions.
Trains and mentors new employees.
Assists and directs the daily work of technicians and other maintenance employees.
Guides team members and ensures that they are following proper safety and work procedures.
Leads a 10-15 minute tailgate meeting with all team members at the beginning of work shifts.
Attends all required safety meetings and conducts all business activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.