Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Warker LLC; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Warker LLC is seeking a Lead Mechanic to oversee the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles and environmental service equipment. You will diagnose complex issues, lead a small maintenance team, and ensure all assets meet safety and environmental standards.

In this role, you will coordinate preventive maintenance, manage parts inventory and work orders, and support emergency readiness to ensure ongoing operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Leadership to guide and assign work to a small maintenance team.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance documentation, work orders, and parts.
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent equipment and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and determine repairs.
• Lead and assign repair work for a small maintenance team.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment meet safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, manage parts inventory, and control work orders.
• Support emergency readiness and maintain operational reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Maintenance Documentation

Urgent Response

Job description

Role: Lead Mechanic responsible for overseeing maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles and environmental service equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Lead and assign repair work for a small maintenance team.
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment meet safety and environmental compliance standards.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities, manage parts inventory, and control work orders.
• Support emergency response readiness and help maintain operational reliability.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and repair skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Leadership ability to guide and assign work to team members.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance documentation, work orders, and parts.
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent equipment and operational needs.