Job description
SENIOR/LEAD MECHANIC
Job Description
Tow Pro is a growing, family-owned company in Middle Tennessee in the business of helping people. With our continued growth, while focusing on our mission to help others, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our team. We are looking to add a senior, experienced Diesel Technician/Mechanic to our family!
With the mindset of coming every day to help others and make the company better, it will be placed upon you to provide accurate and efficient services to our fleet of trucks. More times than we like to admit, we need troubleshooting abilities to help diagnose and repair our heavy-duty wreckers and semi-trucks and trailers in a safe, and responsible manner.
We are looking for teammates that are dependable and self-motivated. We encourage having a high school diploma, GED, technical education or have verifiable work experience as a truck mechanic/technician. A valid Driver’s License with a respectable Motor Vehicle Record is also required. We also ask all employees to pass a background check.
Ability to coordinate and make sure repairs are completed in a timely manner. The duties of a senior mechanic include ensuring all work completed by all technicians are up to a high standard, ordering mechanical parts. Using diagnostic equipment to provide support and advice with repairs, conducting road tests, and maintaining repair equipment.
Duties
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment assigned
- Implements and monitors a preventative maintenance program to assure cost effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program to provide maintenance by manufacturers specifications.
- Maintains a complete inventory system through recording of all expenditures and income of each vehicle, maintenance equipment, fuel, repair parts, supplies, etc.
- Analysis of vehicle and equipment utilization and evaluation of equipment specifications.
- Implements and maintains a mechanic training and certification program to provide needed technical skills for mechanics in repair of automobiles and heavy equipment.
- Enforces safety practices and procedures
- Welds; replaces parts; repairs parts; repairs electrical systems; diagnoses vehicles for minor body and fender work; performs tune ups and engine overhauls; troubleshoots problems when needed.
- Keeps maintenance and repair records; performs preventive maintenance on all departmental vehicles; orders repair parts.
- Checks all repair work performed in the shop for completeness. This includes physical inspections and road tests before the vehicle is turned back to the user.
- Performs related duties as required.
Special Requirements
- Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance, repairs, and replacement.
- Considerable knowledge of safety practices and techniques in mechanics; considerable knowledge of diesel and gas engine mechanics; considerable knowledge of vehicle make-up; considerable knowledge of parts and supplies required.
- Ability to function and perform effectively
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed; ability to create effective working relationships with co-workers
- Ability to coordinate programs, prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from High School (or equivalent)
- Course work in auto and equipment mechanics at a trade school
- 3-6 years of experience as a mechanic, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Health
- Dental
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation Time
- 401K
- A variety of equipment to work on.
Job Types
Full-time
Pay: $25.00+
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call as needed
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Preferred)
- Diesel engine repair: 4 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Work Location: In person