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Lead Diesel Mechanic

Kenan Advantage Group

Tacoma, WA
18 hours ago
27.64-41.49

Job Description

Join Kenan Advantage Group as a Lead Diesel Mechanic, where you'll oversee the terminal shop's operations, ensuring the safe maintenance and repair of equipment. You'll manage vendor relationships, supervise technicians, and conduct essential repairs to keep our fleet running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize and update the fleet maintenance management system
  • Manage local vendor relationships
  • Oversee all shop operations
  • Make repairs on electrical systems, brake systems, and other components of the tractor
  • Supervise technician staff including training of Technician Apprentices
  • Interview, hire and hold technicians accountable with the assistance of the Director of Maintenance
  • Utilize Shop Planner to schedule all work for technicians in the shop
  • Assist other technicians in performing preventive/repair of facilities and equipment including trucks, tractors, and trailers
  • Create and complete work order entries
  • Maintain work order and vehicle maintenance records
  • Conduct all levels of preventive maintenance functions
  • Electrical diagnostics, repair, and replacement
  • Lead the physical parts inventory, receiving and proper charge out of parts to work orders
  • Learn and become proficient utilizing the company's maintenance software program
  • Inspect equipment for potential repairs and proper operation
  • Accurately complete all necessary paperwork for maintenance and repairs
  • Assist in HM 183 inspections

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5-years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance & repair
  • Air brake certification in compliance with FMCSR 396.25
  • Certified as a (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMCSR's
  • Willing to obtain American Welding Society (AWS) certification
  • EPA 609 certification (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic set of technician tools - in accordance with KAG list
  • Become qualified as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new technology evaluations, diagnosis, and repairs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior management experience
  • Certified Welder Designation

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage401K program with company matchLife insuranceShort and long term disabilityAccident insuranceCritical illness insuranceHospital indemnity insurance