Lead Mechanic

The Lead Mechanic at the Clio, AL shopis responsible forfacilitatingand overseeingtherepair andmaintenanceof the company's fleet ofsemi-trailer sat the Company'sClio, AL facility. This role ensures the fleetiscapable of beingoperatedefficiently, safely, and cost-effectively, while adhering to all regulatory requirements. The Lead Mechanic is a criticalmemberof Swift Straw'soperations team,partnering with the Director of Assets,Fleet Maintenance Coordinator,Trailer Mechanic, and members ofthe Alabama Harvest Co Teamintherepairing ,maintaining and disposal ofthecompany's most essential assets, ourfleet of semi-trailers.

• Perform repairs and Periodic Annual Inspection son company semi-trailers as required and as directed bythe Fleet Maintenance Coordinator and the Director of Assets.
• Utilize Salesforce as a resource to determine and confirm inspection expiration datesand previously noted defects to proactively and aggressively repairand inspect trailers on the Clio yard.
• Directandactivelyassist the Trailer Mechanic in the maintenance and repairof Company semi-trailers.
• Utilize Salesforce and collaborate with the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator toensurethe timely repair and inspectionofqualified empty trailers for the Alabama Production Manager for spotting purposes and the Logistics Team for product distribution.
• Identity and document in
  
  Sales
  
  Force mechanical defects on fleet assets thatcannotbe immediately repaired.
• Identity, document, and notify the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator and Director of Assetsoftrailersthat are no longer roadworthy andthat are recommended to be decommissioned fromthe trailer fleet.
• Safelytransportsemi-trailersfromthe yard into the trailer shopand back utilizing a "Yard Hostler" truck, parking all trailers in an orderly fashion on the yard.
• Assist in the diagnosis and repair of the Harvest Team'ssemi-trucksand equipment on an "as needed" basis.
• Travel to other Company sites to perform repairs and inspections on an "as needed" basis, in coordination with the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator or the Director of Assets.

• Work within theboundariesofthe fleet budgetfor the Clio, AL shop, ensuring cost-effective operations and adherence to financial targets laid out by the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator and the Director of Assets.
• Collaborate with Fleet Maintenance Coordinatorinorderingparts and supplies forthe Clio, AL shopin accordance with Company R&M budget, confirming and correcting vendor invoices as needed.
• Ensure allfleet-related expenses are entered into the Company's systems accurately and timely,immediatelycorrectingany entry issues or discrepancies.
• Concur:
• Expense entry for AMEX ,Out of Pocket and PO purchases
• Supervision of expense entries bythe Trailer Mechanic, confirming accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit all orders and invoices to ensure proper pricing and delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors for fleet-related services and products.

• Submit and maintain perfect records of all maintenance and repair work performed on Company fleet assetsin the Company'sfleet managementsystemdaily.
• Entry and editing of maintenance records for all repairs and inspections performed by self and Trailer Mechanic
• Daily review ofallwork orders entered byself and Trailer Mechanic, confirming accuracy and timeliness.
• Email daily summaryof trailers inspected or repaired to Fleet Maintenance Coordinator and Director of Assets.
• Promote,enforce and adhere toa culture of safety within theshopoperations, including
  
  Trailer
  
  Mechanic sand Driversas detailed in safety meetings withthe
  
  Fleet Maintenance Coordinator and Trailer Mechanic .
• Demonstrate a strong ability to respectfully collaborate and work effectively with variousdivisionslocatedwithin the Clio, AL location.
  
  A commitment to fostering positive interdepartmental relationships and a cooperative work environment is essential for success.
• Actively assist in helping other departmentsachievetheir goals through mechanical repairs,collaboration and site organization.
• Mentorand develop the Trailer Mechanic,fosteringa collaborative and high-performance work environment,ensuringtheyandyouare successful in meeting the Company's goals for the fleet.
• Be amechanicalexpert; a thought leader whoimplementsbestpracticesdemonstrated bythe Fleet Maintenance Coordinatortobring the most current ideasand improvements to theClio, AL shop.

• Minimumof 5 years ofin-depth experience repairing brakesand brake systems on CMV's, well exceeding the minimum qualifications permitted to be a Brake Inspector, as defined by the FMCSA (attached).
• Minimum of 5 years of in-depth experience performing
  
  Periodic Annual Inspection son  CMV's, well exceeding the minimum qualifications permitted to be a Qualified Inspector, as defined by the FMCSA (attached).
• Graduation or Certification from a 12 Month Trade School or State Program in Commercial Vehicle Repair or similar fieldis a plus.
• Advanced welding skills
• Minimum…