Lead Mechanic - Grow, Lead & Impact Equipment Care

Norcal Rental Group, LLC; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cresco Equipment Rentals and Peterson in Northern California is seeking a Lead Mechanic to oversee equipment service and repairs for heavy diesel and gas engines. You will train new hires, manage shop workflows, and ensure compliance with ANSI/OSHA standards while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced rental yard.

The role requires deep knowledge of diesel/gas engines, hydraulics, electronics, and heavy equipment systems. Starting wage ranges shown, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of diesel and/or gas engines.
• Skills in maintaining and repairing hydraulics, electronics, gas machinery, and diesel machinery.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and assign equipment service and repairs to Mechanics.
• Follow up with Mechanics to ensure repairs and maintenance inspections are performed in compliance with manufacturers and company and manufacturer standards and completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with store office staff to ensure that equipment is serviced and repaired efficiently and within a timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment maintenance and inspections are in compliance with manufactures, ANSI, OSHA, and other government regulation standards.
• Report real or potential problems with equipment to the Store Manager.
• Train new hires and transfers in rental shop procedures & quality standards within their first week on the job.
• Monitor performance of Mechanics; communicate with Field Mechanics to assist in troubleshooting / diagnosing equipment in the field.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electronics

Job description

Cresco Equipment Rentals and Peterson in Northern California is seeking a Lead Mechanic to oversee equipment service and repairs for heavy diesel and gas engines. You will train new hires, manage shop workflows, and ensure compliance with ANSI/OSHA standards while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced rental yard.

The role requires deep knowledge of diesel/gas engines, hydraulics, electronics, and heavy equipment systems. Starting wage ranges shown, with competitive benefits.