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Lead Fleet Mechanic
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What they do
An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$54,442 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- Meet Vestis®:
- For the People Who Make It All Work At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running. Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.
- Overview
- The Lead Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing and overhauling fleet vehicles in a timely and cost efficient manner.
- Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- + Maintain fleet vehicles with emphasis on Preventative Maintenance programs to meet 100% compliance of standards; + Assist with scheduling and assigning work to the mechanic or associate mechanic personnel; + Assess and recommend training needs for the fleet mechanic staff to either Regional or Group Manager; + Utilize the AVMS fleet management computer system that allows for shop operation and tracking with a paperless system; + Manage cost control through purchasing, inventory management, as well as training in the area of safety to assure that the vehicle assets are within reasonable costs; + Maintain weekly cost data information and provide the Regional or Group Fleet manager of the financial status of the shop and controllable vehicle costs; + Uphold the quality of standards of the shop, cleanliness, and comply with OSHA standards.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- + Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle maintenance and applicable state vehicle laws to meet required standards; + Proficient in preventive maintenance control systems and in parts procurement and inventory control; + Ability to multi task and work in a fast pace environment; + Develop and maintain a collaborative and team oriented environment in the shop; + Ability to have schedule flexibility to include day, evenings, and/or weekends •Working Environment/Safety Requirements•+ Position is situated in a vehicle repair environment.
- Experience
- 6 years or more of experience in all phases of fleet vehicle mechanical repairs including general maintenance and repair, wiring, engine overhaul and preventative maintenance scheduling; Military maintenance experience is a plus.
- Education
- High School Diploma or GED; VO - Tech Graduate; Associates degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent on the job training preferred.
- Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
- If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.
- Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process
- Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.
- Job Details
- Job Family
- In Unit-Maintenance-Fleet
- Job Function
- NoBand
- Pay Type
- Hourly