Job Description
Job Overview
A client of Insight Global is seeking a Lead Shop Mechanic to oversee daily shop operations and support the maintenance and repair of a large fleet of excavation equipment. This individual will play a key leadership role, ensuring equipment reliability, managing shop personnel, and maintaining efficient workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and lead a shop team of 3 mechanics, providing guidance and oversight
- Oversee maintenance and repair for a fleet of ~120 pieces of equipment (primarily John Deere and Kenworth)
- Perform and ensure completion of DOT inspections
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and implement preventative maintenance plans
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system issues
- Utilize software diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment
- Coordinate and execute service calls as needed
- Develop equipment repair schedules and lookahead plans
- Order parts and manage inventory of shop supplies
- Ensure shop organization, safety, and operational efficiency
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Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience working with heavy equipment, heavy-duty trucks, and medium-duty pickups
- Proven experience performing DOT inspections
- Proficiency in software-based diagnostics
- Strong electrical and hydraulic system diagnostic skills
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience within a shop environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.