Lead Master Mechanic

Job Overview

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled/mechanical work functions associated with repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles and heavy mechanical equipment. This position can also be used in a Lead role to oversee, assign, inspect, and lower classification mechanic and technicians work. Perform quality inspections prior to vehicles being released back to the customer.

• Provides guidance, assistance, and training to other staff members; assigns, monitors, and evaluates work.
• Provides technical expertise in diagnosing and repairing difficult problems.
• Performs general and specialized mechanical repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance work, such as dismantling, overhauling, repairing and reassembling engines, removing/replacing transmissions, and servicing automatic transmissions.
• Inspects, tests, and repairs engine components and systems, including ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic brake systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, emission systems, and air conditioning systems.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including pumping fuel, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, rotating and replacing tires, belts, hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, flushing radiators, basic body repair, light welding, and fabrication.
• Performs welding and fabrication tasks associated with equipment repairs.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools related to repairing, maintaining, and testing vehicles and equipment, such as service trucks, law enforcement vehicles, buses, dump trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, sweepers, fire apparatus, tractor trailers, bulldozers, backhoes, end loaders, garbage trucks, bucket trucks, fuel trucks, generators, tire changers, and numerous diagnostic instruments.
• Performs fuel island maintenance and key validation.
• Tests machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations; reports problem situations; performs general maintenance tasks to keep tools and equipment operational; reports faulty equipment for repair.
• Maintains accurate work orders and notes inputted into the Fleet Management System.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of parts, equipment, tools, or supplies; receives incoming parts; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; obtains and/or transports parts/supplies as needed.
• Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles at job sites or on the road.

• Directly supervises employees in the Fleet Management Department.
• Conducts interviewing, hiring, and training of employees.
• Plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate's degree in mechanics preferred.
• Supplemented by three (3) years of previous journey-level work experience and/or training involving automotive/mechanical repair and maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain valid ASE Master Auto Mechanic certification and an ASE Master Truck Mechanic certification, and/or EVT certification.
• Must possess and maintain valid Air Conditioning/CFC Recovery certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License; a valid Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

• ASE Master Auto Mechanic Certification
• ASE Master Truck Mechanic Certification
• EVT Certification
• Air Conditioning/CFC Recovery Certification

• Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal…