Lead Shop Mechanic

Manatts; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot allowance

Tool allowance

Uniforms and safety gear provided

Job summary

Manatt's Inc. is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic for preventive maintenance and repair services on vehicles and equipment in Pleasant Valley Township, Iowa. Candidates should have experience with heavy trucks, farm equipment, or military vehicles and knowledge in electronic diagnostics.

This role involves developing shop workloads, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring other mechanics. Competitive compensation includes allowances for tools, uniforms, and safety gear.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Must have acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance services and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Develop and coordinate the weekly shop workload.
• Monitor and enforce safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

Heavy truck experience

Heavy equipment experience

Hydraulics experience

Electronic diagnostics experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses, and repairs vehicles and equipment. Competitive candidates will have heavy truck, heavy equipment, farm equipment, or heavy military vehicle experience along with electronic diagnostics and hydraulics experience. Well‑equipped shop with boot allowance, tool allowance, uniforms and other safety gear provided.

• Develop, plan and coordinate the weekly shop workload based on available work hours, required work hours for repairs, parts availability, prioritize work keeping in mind forecasted weather conditions, seasonal equipment, upcoming projects, incidents and emergencies.
• Determine the cost effectiveness of repairs to equipment, the prioritization of repairs, and the available resources used to perform the repairs; monitor the budget.
• Review parts inventory and request storeroom to stock specialized and commonly used parts, and ensure items meet manufacturer specifications and recommendations.
• Monitor mechanics work for quality control and efficiency.
• Review truck replacement plan and suggest items for replacement, utilizing understanding of asset management and equipment preservation techniques.
• Conduct annual physical inventory.
• Manage specialty programs such as oil analysis program, used oil management, diesel emissions program.
• Coach, mentor, train, and guide others on planning and performance of maintenance activities, including technical aspects of equipment maintenance management.
• Manage, develop, and make decisions on performance evaluations, dispute resolution, morale, motivation/attitude, recruitment and retention, training, overtime, leave, and safety.
• Review and approve reports, work orders, leave requests, time sheets, fuel logs, supply orders, etc. completed by truck mechanics. Run various reports (inspections, material tracking, etc.) from data entered into the system.
• Work with the priority of safety over production for self, co‑workers, and the traveling public at all times. Maintain current knowledge of, abide by, communicate, and enforce all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Lead and attend safety training and perform tailgate safety talks and safety engagements.
• Keep up with industry standards and changes for job‑related equipment, tools, materials, processes, procedures, and technology, and train others as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have own basic hand tools.
• Must have acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication skills, analytical and basic computer skills required.
• Availability to work overtime on an as needed basis.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations and Other Requirements

• Class A or B CDL Preferred – Willing to help obtain after hired.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.