Lead Mechanic

Austin Powder; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in New Braunfels, TX is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. You will inspect, repair, and maintain equipment and trucks, keeping detailed maintenance records and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 5 years of mechanic experience, and a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement preferred. You’ll work at multiple sites with a focus on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21+ years old per DOT.
• 5 years of mechanic experience.
• 2 years driving experience with a Class B CDL; hazmat endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains and repairs or adjusts parts on equipment, trucks and vehicles.
• Keeps maintenance records.
• Places orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment repair or services.
• Maintains garage and work area clean and organized.
• Reports issues to Location Manager.
• Develops and maintains positive work relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, and government agencies.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years mechanic experience

2 years Class B CDL driving

CDL Class B with hazmat endorsement preferred

Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspects, maintains and repairs or adjusts parts on equipment, trucks and vehicles.
• Keeps maintenance records.
• Places orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment repair or services.
• Recommends purchases of new equipment and supplies or outsourcing of repairs.
• Maintain miscellaneous equipment in the yard or at customer sites (i.e., mags, bins, silos, containers, pumps, etc.).
• Maintains tools and equipment provided by Austin Powder Company.
• Orders and stock parts according to usage records, using designated suppliers.
• Performs or schedules all fleet repairs and maintenance with proper documentation to meet regulatory agency and APC policies.
• Keeps garage and work area clean and organized.
• Reports employee, vendor or equipment issues to Location Manager.
• Develops and maintains positive work relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, and government agencies.
• Displays work behaviors that are honest and ethical in pursuit of APC business goals.
• Maintains a safe working environment in compliance with all regulations and APC policies.
• Maintains all required licenses and/or certifications needed to perform mechanical duties and operate equipment at the location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent (GED) degree
• 21+ years of age as required by DOT.
• 5 years mechanic experience
• 2 years driving experience with a Class B CDL
• CDL - Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement, preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to identify products by sight.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees and customers.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Outdoor climate and terrain. Exposure to dust, noise, oils, greases, and other debris.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is also required to stand; sit; use hands to operate controls, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.

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