Lead Diesel Mechanic- Danville

First Piedmont Corporation, a full service waste hauling and recycling company is in search of a Lead Diesel Mechanic position for our Danville location.

The Lead Diesel Mechanic supervises shop personnel, inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel-powered vehicles and equipment and supervises and coordinates the work of other mechanics, ensuring timely and quality repairs. They perform a wide range of tasks, including diagnosing engine problems, repairing or replacing parts, and conducting preventative maintenance. This role often involves working on heavy vehicles like commercial trucks and heavy-duty construction equipment. The Lead Diesel Mechanic will be responsible for overseeing preventative maintenance, coordinating repairs, assigning daily tasks to mechanics, ensuring safety compliance and maintaining repair records.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience in the repair of commercial vehicles and heavy equipment
• Valid Driver's License with excellent driving record
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Preferred
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job
• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job
• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Virginia State Inspection License preferred.
• 2 years of Management or Supervisory experience

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• Lead diesel mechanics oversee the work of the other mechanics. Assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensure that work is completed efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; adjusting and alignments; keeping records
• Determine the vehicles condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests: identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing components and part upgrades.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting tests, driving, adjusting controls, and systems.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors
• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology using technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading

Leadership and Supervision

• Team leadership and collaboration with other mechanics
• Proactively approach problem solving, excellent communication, and a commitment to safety and quality.
• Uphold adherence to company policies, safety procedures and protocols.
• Provide mentorship, training and share expertise with other mechanics and technicians.
• Pay range $19/hr. -$32/hr.