Lead Fleet Mechanic - Maintenance & Diagnostics

East Coast Facilities, Inc.; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanic in Connecticut to supervise and perform maintenance on trucks, heavy equipment, and small engines. The role requires broad mechanical expertise, diagnostics, and leadership to mentor Mechanics and Shop Technicians.

You will enforce safety, oversee repairs and testing, and drive company vehicles as needed. The position reports to Fleet Manager and requires a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for out-of-state surge operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional mechanical repair experience.
• Proven leadership in overseeing teams.
• Fluent in spoken/written English (required).
• Valid driver’s license; able to fly commercially for out-of-state/surge operations.
• Proficient with smartphone for communication/documentation.
• Able to pass illicit drug test and criminal background check.
• Complies with business ethics, confidentiality, laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leads scheduled and unscheduled repairs, ensuring safe, professional, and accurate execution.
• Enforces company safety policies without exception.
• Operates and tests equipment/machinery for fleet maintenance.
• Drives company vehicles as needed.
• Demonstrates master-level proficiency in one or more specialties: Small engine repair; Fleet/automotive repair; Diesel engine repair; Fabrication and welding; Electrical or hydraulic systems.
• ASE Certification (preferred).
• Conducts advanced diagnostics on engines, transmissions, hydraulic/electrical systems, and components.
• Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical issues efficiently.
• Oversees fabrication, welding, cutting, or reconstruction.
• Supports all fleet maintenance tasks, delegating as appropriate.
• Winter Season Operations (as needed) — operates trucks/loaders for snow removal, applies salt/de-icing materials, leads storm recovery, and oversees winter equipment maintenance/repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

English fluency

Valid driver’s license

Out-of-state travel

Smartphone / documentation

Background check

Safety compliance

Job description

East Coast Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanic in Connecticut to supervise and perform maintenance on trucks, heavy equipment, and small engines. The role requires broad mechanical expertise, diagnostics, and leadership to mentor Mechanics and Shop Technicians.

You will enforce safety, oversee repairs and testing, and drive company vehicles as needed. The position reports to Fleet Manager and requires a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for out-of-state surge operations.