Fleet Lead Mechanic JFK Airport

Outworx Group; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Outworx Group at JFK Airport seeks a Fleet Lead Mechanic to supervise a team of mechanics and perform heavy-duty repairs on airport fleet equipment, including loaders, dump trucks, and sweepers. The role requires 3–5 years as a Diesel/Lead Mechanic, strong tool skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled setting.

Valid driver’s license and airport badge screening are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Diesel Mechanic and/or Lead Mechanic.
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass airport badge screening requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift, push, pull, and carry.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience using diesel diagnostic software for troubleshooting heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced setting.
• Willingness to travel as needed (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily work assignments for mechanics.
• Hire, train, and develop mechanics to meet operational demands.
• Provide ongoing training in maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Manage mechanic schedules, including adjustments for workload and snow/storm events.
• Evaluate equipment conditions and identify necessary repairs.
• Perform basic maintenance and major repairs on heavy equipment (loaders, dump trucks, sweepers).
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance programs.
• Generate and manage work orders in the asset management system.
• Prioritize work orders in coordination with the General Manager and Fleet leadership.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance management systems.
• Review completed work orders and repairs for quality control.
• Provide regular reports on repair activities and status.
• Provide maintenance support during snow events or emergency operations.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Diesel tools

Hand & power tools

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Diesel diagnostic software

Job description

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Fleet Lead Mechanic JFK Airport

Full Time Operatives JFK Airport, Jamaica, NY, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2469

Salary Range: $40.00 To $60.00 Hourly

Fleet Lead Mechanic Position Summary

The Lead Mechanic is responsible for actively performing mechanical repairs while leading and coordinating a team of mechanics in daily work assignments. This role ensures all fleet equipment is properly maintained, repaired efficiently, and compliant with company standards and safety requirements.

Fleet Lead MechanicEssential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and coordinate daily work assignments for mechanics.
• Assign tasks based on individual skill sets and workload priorities.
• Hire, train, and develop mechanics to meet operational demands.
• Provide ongoing training in maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Manage mechanic schedules, including adjustments for workload and snow/storm events.

Maintenance Operations

Evaluate equipment conditions and identify necessary repairs.

Perform both basic maintenance and major repairs on heavy equipment, including:

• Loaders
• Dump trucks
• Sweepers

Areas of repair include (but are not limited to):

• Engine systems
• Electrical systems
• Drive train
• Suspension
• Braking systems

Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance activities.

Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance (PM) programs.

Work Order & Systems Management

• Generate and manage work orders in the company’s asset management system, including estimating parts and labor.
• Prioritize work orders in coordination with the General Manager and Fleet leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company maintenance management systems.
• Review completed work orders and repairs for quality control.
• Provide regular reports on repair activities and status.

Operational Support

• Provide maintenance support during all snow events or emergency operations.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Fleet Lead MechanicRequirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a Diesel Mechanic and/or Lead Mechanic.
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass airport badge screening requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift, push, pull, and carry.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience using diesel diagnostic software for troubleshooting heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced setting.
• Willingness to travel as needed (preferred).

Outworx Group and its family of companies is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.go/E-Verify

Company Benefits

We offer our benefits eligible associates a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental & vision insurance, a 401k plan with company match, basic life insurance, disability & accidental death, short- and long-term disability, along with additional voluntary products. We also offer accrued paid or sick time off to eligible associates in accordance with Federal, State and local legislation.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, seasonal or casual. Benefits eligibility is determined by local and federal legislation including, but not exclusively, ACA & ERISA guidelines.