Lead Diesel Mechanic

Job Description:

Asphalt Specialists, Inc., is looking for a qualified Lead Diesel Mechanic to performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty trucks, semi-trailers and or heavy equipment. The applicant must have experience supervising a group of at least 7 employees. We have 1st and 2nd shift available. The person must be willing to work overtime.

Experience and Skills:

• Direct and supervise the activities of the Truck Shop Mechanics. Responsible for the training and development of all mechanics.
• Coordinate and monitor new and in-progress shop work
• Open, close work orders and order parts
• Review work orders for accuracy and completeness, and the appropriateness of parts and labor
• Monitor inventory
• Maintain a clean and organized shop
• Repair truck and trailers and related equipment
• Diagnose and repair problems related to hydraulic components, steering systems, and braking systems of equipment
• Weld necessary parts for repair of equipment
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to manage and delegate work
• Must be organized and able to prioritize and multi-task
• 5+ years’ experience with maintaining commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Must own your own tools.
• Valid Class A license and current medical card prefer
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, stand and kneel
• Must be dependable and able to work under pressure