MECHANIC TECHNICIAN LEAD at Carter Machinery – Sterling, Virginia

Carter Machinery
Location: Sterling, VA 20166, USA
Category: Service
Posted Date: April 10, 2026
Requisition_Number: MECHA006359
Schedule: Full Time

EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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We are currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for the Dulles Mechanic Technician Lead. $2,500 is payable after 90 days of employment, and the remaining $2,500 is payable after 180 days of employment.

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Mechanic Technician Lead in Dulles, Virginia. The Mechanic Technician Lead is responsible for completing service assignments and providing technical assistance to other technicians in a positive and efficient manner, while promoting the highest level of quality, safety, customer satisfaction and teamwork within the department.

Seeking candidates with a minimum of five years’ experience with heavy construction equipment; High school diploma or GED, required.

Key Skills for the Mechanic Technician Lead position include:

• Monitor progress of jobs to keep on schedule and maintain orderly flow of work. Ensure service work gets completed in order of priority.
• Provide oversight and guidance to technicians on daily workloads and maintenance priorities to ensure technicians are tasked in a manner that meets factory and customer service standards.
• Perform regular maintenance and emergency troubleshooting repairs.
• Must be able to occasionally operate heavy machinery.
• Must be able to lead and motivate employees.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and manage time effectively.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and expert level troubleshooting skills; able to accurately diagnose and repair equipment.
• Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and service software required in position; able to complete service reports and provide pertinent details for work orders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to write service reports that accurately document diagnosis and repairs performed. Must prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must be able to work shifts as needed, including days, nights, and/or weekends to meet customer needs.
• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Physical requirements must be met for the Mechanic Technician Lead job, including regularly being required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.

*Special rules and restrictions may apply to sign-on bonus eligibility for rehires.

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