Regional Lead Mechanic (30446)

Job Details

Description

AIMS Companies is currently searching for Mechanics.

Immediate start and excellent pay !

The mechanic performs all maintenance and repair on company trucks and equipment. The Mechanic must be experienced and equipped to take responsibility for the overall condition and availability of the fleet. Strong Customer service and communication skills along with mechanical aptitude are required.

Primary Objective :

The regional lead mechanic oversees the maintenance and repair on company trucks and equipment. The Mechanic must be experienced and equipped to take responsibility for the overall condition and availability of the fleet. This position requires a flexible work schedule to ensure trucks and equipment are available and fully operable for each job assignment. This position will manage other mechanics – both internally and externally - performing the repair work.

Essential Duties :

Typical duties include, but are not limited to :

• Maintain eligibility for AIMS Company driving privileges (see AIMS Employee Handbook).
• Supervises and coordinates the work of mechanics, to include preparing work schedules, and monitoring work quality and compliance of safe work practices and procedures; maintains an inventory to ensure adequate supply of materials and equipment.
• Performing and coordinating fleet maintenance and repair activities; work may involve maintaining service logs and records, scheduling oil changes and inspections; and diagnosing and troubleshooting the most complex fleet maintenance-related issues.
• Provides customer service and coordinates with vendors and other internal / external departments or agencies, to provide assistance and information regarding schedules and ongoing operations, respond to work orders and customer / departmental requests, address and resolve complaints, conduct follow-ups, and facilitate the most complex maintenance activities.
• Maintain high standards in performance of Preventive Maintenance on all trucks and equipment.
• Oversee or perform weekly inspections and general repairs on trucks.
• Prepares, maintains, updates, and / or submits reports, records, bills, work orders, logs, and other documentation; and uses, maintains, and / or updates databases and computerized systems and software; work will involve compiling and / or coding data on a daily basis.
• Practice “Repair before failure”
• Confer with the appropriate decision makers concerning parts that need to be ordered for immediate use and parts that need to be ordered to replenish AIMS stock.
• Maintain inventory and tracking shop tools, equipment and truck tools / equipment according to Companies’ Tool Assignment Agreement.
• Instruct the Crew Leaders and Operators concerning any equipment operating practices which may be detrimental to the life of our equipment.
• Inspects, operates, and maintains complex vehicles, tools, and equipment, including, but not limited to, hand and power tools, gauges, volt meters, radiators, safety devices, computer controls, converters, compressors, jet trucks, and / or bull dozers.
• Responsible for performing Annual Inspections an all AIMS CMV’s.
• Responsible for placing annual County tag stickers on every AIMS vehicle.
• Understand and train others on digging with the wand, excavate with the vacuum tube and safely man the remote control. Also, become familiar with setting up the flushing hose reel, flush head, and tiger tail.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Companies’ parts and service vendors.
• Wear all appropriate PPE and practice safe work habits.
• Understand and train others on how to repair trucks, equipment, and combo units of various sized pipes.
• Conduct oneself in such a way as to promote honesty, fairness, and integrity in dealing with customers, their employees and all AIMS employees.

This list is not a full description of the duties of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the company’s operational needs.

Minimal requirements include :

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications include :

Capable of working under time constraints to ensure critical deadlines are met.

Travel for this position is expected to be less than 20% per year. Overnight / multiple night travel may be required, including out-of-state travel.

Qualifications

Requirements :

Preferred qualifications include :

Working Conditions :

This position may require exposure to various weather conditions ( heat, rain, snow). Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and twist at the waist, climb stairs, and walk without assistance.

Benefits :

Benefits are available to full-time employees (30 or more hours per week).

Travel :

Travel for this position is expected to be less than 20% per year. Overnight / multiple night travel may be required, including out-of-state travel. Per diem will be paid in addition to regular or overtime pay for travel.

If you are unable to travel, you should communicate that restriction, in writing, to the Hiring Manager and ask for an exception. Exceptions are not guaranteed and will not be honored unless in writing and signed by both the Applicant and the Hiring Manager.