Mechanic/Shop Leader

DeAngelo Contracting Services•Springfield, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Leader in the Decatur location is responsible for operating the shop as a one-person facility, managing inventory, paperwork, procurement, and scheduling while also performing mechanical work on the region’s fleet. This hands-on role combines computer-based administrative work with heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment, managing shop operations and records, ordering supplies and tools, coordinating maintenance, and keeping the shop safe and organized. The role also includes responding to urgent projects and breakdowns, visiting field locations when needed, and communicating with managers, employees, and other parties.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and at least five years of clean driving history.
At least five years of mechanic experience.
Leadership experience.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prepare operating reports and reconcile sales records.
Extensive knowledge of automobile repair and ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch to perform vehicle inspection and repair.
Ability to handle tools required for automobile repair.
Ability to work at a desk and use a computer for prolonged periods when required.

Nice To Haves

CDL is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform customer service functions and scheduled maintenance.
Manage administrative services related to automobile repairs, including preparing fleet cost estimates, notifying managers and employees about preventive and scheduled maintenance, and making repairs.
Reconcile operating accounts and records, including reconciling sales with cash and receipts.
Draft and maintain operating reports as requested by the division manager.
Monitor inventory and order shop supplies and tools.
Schedule and arrange necessary shop maintenance.
Ensure the shop is neat, clean, and safe.
Maintain open lines of communication with all parties.
Oversee licenses and permits with the Asset Manager.
Design and update equipment and spray systems to specifications.
Prioritize and work on projects requiring immediate attention.
Inspect vehicles and conduct diagnostic tests to determine condition and identify worn or damaged parts.
Maintain equipment availability through preventive maintenance, component and part upgrades, and corrosion control.
Assist in fabricating new equipment and builds.
Repair vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing assemblies, components, parts, or systems, including power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics, and vegetation spray systems.
Perform machine shop operations, adjustments, and alignments involving bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Conduct test drives and adjust controls and systems to check vehicle performance.
Test engines and verify safety and combustion control standards to comply with federal and state vehicle requirements.
Conduct field visits in emergencies or following sudden breakdowns.