Shop Manager/Lead Mechanic in Indianapolis, Indiana at SST Direct

DIRECT HIRE: The Shop Manager / Lead Mechanic is a hands-on leadership role responsible for executing high-performance fleet and equipment operations while performing advanced diagnostics and repairs that directly support field production.

📍 Working Location: Onsite, Indianapolis, IN.
💰 Pay Range: $35hr - $45hr
🕒 Shift: M - F, 7am - 3:30pm
Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Retirement plan

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced diagnostics, repairs, and troubleshooting across fleet and equipment
• Lead by example in the shop, setting the standard for workmanship, urgency, and accountability
• Train and develop technicians through hands-on coaching and real-time problem solving
• Own shop workflow, ensuring efficient movement of assets from intake through return to service
• Assign and manage work orders, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation
• Maintain 95%+ fleet uptime by proactively addressing issues and eliminating downtime
• Execute preventative maintenance to achieve 100% compliance
• Ensure no asset remains idle in the shop for more than 48 hours without documented cause
• Serve as final quality control checkpoint before any asset is returned to service
• Maintain accurate inventory of parts, tools, and consumables while preventing shortages
• Source parts, manage vendors, and submit purchase order requests in alignment with company standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized shop environment
• Take ownership of the internal customer (field crews and operations team), ensuring equipment is ready to perform at all times
• Provide proactive and consistent communication on equipment status, repair timelines, and risks
• Operate with urgency and decisiveness to minimize downtime and accelerate repair turnaround
• Perform DOT inspections as required, ensuring full compliance across the fleet
• Provide daily visibility to leadership on equipment status, downtime risks, and shop performance
• Hold technicians accountable to productivity, repair quality, and documentation standards
• Support seasonal readiness execution for both lawn and snow operations

Skills:

• Strong leadership and ability to lead by example in a hands-on environment
• Advanced mechanical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Strong understanding of DOT compliance requirements
• Ability to train and develop technicians
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage shop workflow and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication and transparency with operations leadership
• Process-driven mindset with commitment to systems and execution

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in fleet or equipment environments
• Experience leading or training technicians preferred
• DOT certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Experience sourcing parts and managing vendor relationships
• Experience scheduling and managing shop workflow
• Fleet, construction, or landscaping equipment experience preferred
• CMMS or maintenance software experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• CDL preferred
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Ability to safely operate equipment and tools
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons

Once you apply, please text "SMLM" to 904-712-6140 for a faster reply.

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