Farmersville Lead Diesel Mechanic

Job Title

$2,500 Sign on Bonus Offered to Eligible Candidate

Provide daily team leadership to mechanics, working in tandem with them as needed. Ensure that repairs are completed timely and efficiently with attention to detail and quality. Train and guide mechanics, instructing and advising on maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate work order requirements to shop employees, directing and redirecting activities as needed to successfully manage the daily schedule

Monitor that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Verify all jobs are performed to the highest levels of quality and professionalism

Work alongside mechanics when appropriate and/or as time allows. Identify root cause of failures/conditions and perform vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and repairs

Serve as an escalation point for unusual or difficult situations or repair activities

Advise management and other mechanics on shop repairs

Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable

Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint

Assist team when needed to pull parts being used on jobs

Coordinate with the appropriate individual to monitor and control inventory, supplies, and equipment levels; maintain levels as required to assure completion of all work orders without delay

Review the daily sheets or electronic records for accuracy of labor and material being charged to jobs and make corrections when needed

Ensure completion of or complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP's)

Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns

Identify opportunities to improve processes and assist in implementing changes or improvements

Aid the team to reach performance expectations through training and coaching to continually develop and improve the workforce

Actively promote adherence to safety procedures and established company policies in general

Ensure inspections and certifications of equipment are conducted as required and work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT)

Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area which may include wearing of all required personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Maintain advanced knowledge of truck and/or trailer components (brakes, electrical systems, suspensions, structural components, aftertreatment) and the direct repair and maintenance of

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

This is a full-time position