Lead Mechanic in Cowpens, South Carolina at Beck & Pollitzer US Inc
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Job Description
Summary of Primary Functions:
The Lead Mechanic runs the Beck & Pollitzer USA equipment shop, keeping the company fleet of tractor-trailers, heavy-capacity forklifts (including R80 and R90 units), hydraulic gantries, and support equipment safe, compliant, and ready for project deployment. As a working lead, this role diagnoses and repairs fleet equipment, builds and owns the preventive maintenance program, and directs shop mechanics. The Lead Mechanic will be responsible for the overall health and maintenance of the fleet at large and must be able to always report that data to the warehouse manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Preventive maintenance: Develop and own the Preventative Maintenance schedule for every fleet asset based on manufacturer intervals, engine hours, and mileage; plan service around project deployment dates.
- Diagnostics and repair: Diagnose and repair diesel and gas engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air and hydraulic brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical systems.
- Tractor-trailers: Maintain tractors and trailers to FMCSA standards, including annual inspections, brakes, lights, tires, and couplings.
- Forklifts: Maintain and repair heavy-capacity forklifts, including R80 and R90 units (masts, chains, forks, hydraulics, drivetrain, and safety devices); remove unsafe units from service. Must be familiar with Counterweight / Versa lifts.
- Gantries and lifting equipment: Inspect, maintain, and repair hydraulic gantries, jacks, rollers, and related lifting equipment per manufacturer requirements.
- Deployment readiness: Inspect equipment before it ships to a project site and when it returns; document damage and repair needs and relay this to procurement / warehouse manager for sourcing of parts.
- Field support: Travel to project sites for critical repairs when equipment downtime threatens the schedule, locally I the upstate as needed.
- Records and compliance: Maintain work orders, maintenance and inspection records, and DOT vehicle files; track labor and repair cost by asset.
- Parts and vendors: Maintain shop parts inventory; work with Procurement on parts, outside repair vendors, and dealer warranty claims.
- Repair or replace: Track asset condition and lifetime repair cost; recommend repair, rebuild, or replacement to management.
- Shop leadership: Assign daily work and train shop mechanics; enforce LOTO, blocking and cribbing, hot work, and PPE requirements; keep the shop clean, organized, and hazard-free.
Job Specifications, Qualifications, and Experience
- High school diploma or GED.
- 5+ years as a heavy equipment or diesel fleet mechanic, including tractor-trailers and industrial forklifts.
- Strong diagnostic skills across diesel engines, hydraulics, air brakes, and electrical systems; proficient with diagnostic software.
- Proven ability to build and run a preventive maintenance schedule and keep accurate maintenance records.
- Able to lead and train other mechanics while staying hands-on.
- Ability to document and track the fleet repair schedule and preventative maintenance via Excel or other reporting frameworks.
- Prior experience as a Lead Mechanic or Shop Foreman.
- ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certifications; qualified FMCSA annual inspector (49 CFR 396.19) and brake inspector (49 CFR 396.25).
- Class A CDL for road testing and moving tractor-trailers.
- Experience with heavy-capacity forklifts (R80/R90 class), hydraulic gantry systems.
- Welding and fabrication skills; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30; forklift certification.
This job description is not a contract for employment. Employment with Beck & Pollitzer USA is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete a job application, please contact our Human Resources Department at usa.hr@beck-pollitzer.com or by calling (864) 574-6551.
Please Note: As a requisite to the effective performance of the position and contractual obligations with our customer, we require that all employees on site must be proficient in understanding, speaking, reading & writing English.
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