Heavy Duty Mechanic at Palmetto Corp. of Conway – Greer, South Carolina

Description

A Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs the hands-on aspect of preventative maintenance and repairs of heavy duty vehicles (26,000+ lbs) as well as coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Persons in these roles will possess a working knowledge of the types of heavy equipment used within their industry and are prepared to make repairs to a variety of heavy duty vocational trucks but not limited to other CMV’s.

It is the Lead Mechanic’s responsibility to coordinate the daily operations of their mechanics. They will delegate responsibilities to crew members. They will maintain crew discipline, resolve conflicts and maintain crew morale. Additionally, they are expected to develop and maintain a strong sense of teamwork among the crew members.

The Lead Mechanic is expected to act as a role model, working alongside crew members, and demonstrate a positive work ethic. They will ensure work projects are completed satisfactorily and that safe working conditions are maintained at all times. The work of several crew members will be overseen, so it is important to make sure that they are doing the job in the correct manner. Behavior not beneficial to the goals of the project should be corrected immediately.

General Responsibilities:

• Possess working knowledge of leadership management skills
• Supervise multiple shop employees, assign work orders to those employees and report that to senior management
• Lead lower skilled employees in safe productive work procedures
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation in accordance with government regulations and local policies
• Creating schedules for preventative maintenance
• Ability to order/receive parts
• Maintain an orderly parts room/area
• Monitor and Maintain the following:
• Brakes
• Tires
• Lube Services
• Clutches
• Hydraulics
• Minor welding and/or fabrication
• Electrical Diagnostics
• Annual periodical inspections
• A/C Systems
• Coolant Systems

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and knee
• Must be able to push, pull, and reach
• Must be able to work in high noise areas
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and small parts