Assistant Head Mechanic

Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc.; City of Tonawanda (NY); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) + match

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is seeking an Assistant Head Mechanic to support our growing fleet operations. This hands-on role involves leading shop tasks, diagnosing and repairing heavy duty trucks, and ensuring safety and compliance.

You will collaborate with Fleet Management and Dispatch teams, mentor mechanics, manage repair logs, and help minimize downtime. 5+ years in commercial truck repair with supervisory experience preferred; CDL is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on commercial truck repair experience.
• Experience supporting or supervising mechanics in a shop environment.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Hands-on truck repair

Shop supervision

Diagnostics & maintenance

Time management

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Head Mechanicto 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
• 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)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) + match
• Paid Time Off

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.