Job Description
Kingfisher Recruiting is working with one of our top clients to source a Lead Diesel Mechanic. This is a great day shift opportunity for someone looking to lead a shop.
1st Shift
Hamtramck
$35-38 / hr
OT Available at 1.5 over 40
Full Benefits
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to :
- Supervise and manage the maintenance and repair of all waste collection and recycling vehicles, equipment, and machinery, ensuring they are operational and compliant with safety regulations.
- Perform diagnostics, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and make timely repairs on a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are adhered to, reducing downtime and extending the life of the fleet and equipment.
- Lead, train, and mentor a team of mechanics and technicians, ensuring high performance, safety, and skill development.
- Assign tasks, monitor work progress, and provide coaching and corrective action as necessary.
- Ensure that team members follow company procedures, safety protocols, and best practices for equipment maintenance.
- Ensure that all repairs and maintenance activities comply with federal, state, and local safety regulations and industry standards.
- Promote a culture of safety in the workplace, ensuring all team members are trained in safety practices and the proper use of equipment.
- Conduct regular safety inspections of vehicles and facilities.
- Respond to and address emergency repair situations as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Be on-call for after-hours emergency mechanical issues that may impact the ability to operate.
Qualifications
The successful candidate profile includes :
Commercial Driver's License or Chauffeur's License requiredMinimum 5-7 years of experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.Previous experience in a waste management or fleet management environment is preferred.Understands work orders and labor time standardsExperience with maintenance to be performed on refuse trucks and heavy machineryASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications are a plus but not requiredMinimum two years experience as a heavy-duty technicianMust be able to perform basic inspections of the following : brakes, drivetrain, emissions, hydraulics, emissions, transmissions, general engine, steering and suspension