CDL A - Lead Transportation Mechanic at McGill Environmental Systems – Rose Hill, North Carolina

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At McGill, our purpose is to rebuild the soils that support life on our planet. We turn biodegradable waste into high-quality compost that helps restore depleted soils and supports a cleaner, greener future. Using advanced composting technology, we handle a wide range of organic materials—safely, reliably, and with purpose. We believe real environmental change should benefit people, the planet, and the economy. We take pride in our role within the communities we serve, contributing positively to a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment.

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The CDL-A Lead Transportation Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and operational readiness of the company’s commercial trailer fleet through skilled mechanical, electrical, and welding maintenance. This role prioritizes maintenance needs, manages parts inventory, supports team and subcontractor work, and may operate commercial vehicles as needed to support transportation operations.

In this role, you help ensure the company’s transportation equipment operates safely and efficiently by quickly identifying and resolving maintenance issues using mechanical, electrical, and welding skills. Your ability to prioritize repairs, maintain parts inventory, and coordinate work with technicians or subcontractors helps minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly. By maintaining high equipment standards and providing backup delivery support when needed, you play a key role in supporting reliable transportation and overall operational success.

The CDL-A Lead Transportation Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and operational readiness of the company’s commercial trailer fleet through skilled mechanical, electrical, and welding maintenance. This role performs and oversees repairs and preventative maintenance on framed dump trailers, frameless dump trailers, and walking floor trailers, while prioritizing and reporting maintenance needs to support efficient transportation operations. The position also manages maintenance inventory, coordinates with or directs subcontractors when necessary, and collaborates with other maintenance technicians on assigned projects. As needed, the Lead Transportation Mechanic may also operate commercial vehicles to deliver loads in support of transportation activities, leveraging their CDL-A certification to maintain operational continuity and support overall fleet performance.