Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Head Mechanic to support the team. This role is ideal for a hands-on commercial truck mechanic who can assist in leading shop operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant fleet performance.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Head Mechanic in overseeing daily shop operations
Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on commercial trucks and heavy duty vehicles
Oversee, assign, and support routine and preventative maintenance tasks
Work closely with mechanics to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues
Maintain accurate repair logs, parts usage, and service records
Collaborate with Fleet Management and Dispatch to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime
Assist with onboarding, training, and performance support for mechanics
Ensure shop safety, cleanliness, and compliance with company policies
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or community college courses in automotive technology or related fields is preferred
5+ years' of hands-on commercial truck repair experience
Experience supporting or supervising mechanics in a shop environment
Excellent communication skills
Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
Valid driver's license; CDL preferred but not required
Maintain a drug-free lifestyle (BBD complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act)
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) + match
Paid Time Off
Growth Opportunities
Shift:
Monday through Friday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Who We Are:
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. has been in business since 2005. We are a growing company that collects and recycles used cooking oil. With over 20 years in business, we collect, and process used cooking oil to produce Biodiesel, a carbon reducing alternative fuel to Hydrocarbons. We operate in 15 States with service to over 27,000 locations and growing. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is subject to and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00
License/Certification:
CDL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tonawanda, NY
Salary
$40–$45 Per Hour
Skills
Alternative Fuelsunmatched
Automotive Industryunmatched
Automotive Technologyunmatched
Biodieselunmatched
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Fleet Managementunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched
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