Lead Mechanic - Technician

Lead Mechanic/Technician (Evenings)

Position Summary: Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.

Maintenance Lead Mechanic/Technician provides direction to a group of technicians to ensure that all repairs and maintenance of equipment are performed in compliance with the Company’s safety standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The Maintenance Lead Mechanic/Technician is responsible for all chassis (diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks) and refuse bodywork, including, but not limited to, hydraulic, electrical, heating, and air conditioning system maintenance and repair. In addition, the Lead Mechanic/Technician diagnoses more complicated repair work; provides coaching on diagnostic techniques to subordinate technicians; performs external repair inspections to ensure all repair work is done in a safe manner; and schedules the repair work for his or her work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity within the shop.

$35 - $40 hourly

Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in, the following vehicle components and systems, with the ability to perform complex repair maintenance functions, both on-site and on the road, Chassis component repair and maintenance; Refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Air and hydraulic braking systems
• Engine repair and maintenance, Suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems
• Heating and air conditioning systems
• Performs line maintenance welding and fabrication
• Provides direction to technicians assigned to his or her work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. May plan and schedule repair work to minimize lost productivity
• Inspect repairs done by a third-party vendor to ensure all work has been properly completed in accordance with the Company’s safety procedures and federal and state regulations; follow up when necessary
• Performs repair diagnostics on more complex matters
• Identifies the source of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools
• Completes applicable Company training programs
• Handles Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities, as needed
• Acts as a mentor to technicians
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent

• Ability to perform inspections and repairs without supervision in some (not all required) of the following heavy truck, automotive systems Suspensions, Steering, General Engine, Transmissions, Brakes, Electrical, Hydraulics, Drive Train, and Diesel Emissions
• At least 3 years of experience in a role requiring compliance with OSHA Haz Com, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, and all OSHA fire protection regulations is a plus but not required
• At least 1 year of supervisory or lead technician experience is a plus but not required
• ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1-T8) is a plus but not required
• Valid Driver’s License

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience as a technician working on heavy-duty trucks

Our company leaders have more than 70 years of experience in the waste services and trucking industries. Through the in-depth knowledge and experience our team has accumulated, we’ve gained unique insights into how to bring both higher-quality service and greater value to our customers.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

That’s why we started Live Oak Environmental: to provide better, long-term environmental waste solutions to our neighbors. Simply put, we think you deserve better, and we’re committed to delivering it. From curbside to small business to industrial-scale, our goal is to provide reliable, world-class waste services at a fair price while maintaining the strong ethic and personal attention of a local business.