Mechanic/Shop Leader

DeAngelo Contracting Services; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services is seeking a Shop Leader for their Decatur location in Illinois. This hands-on role requires a mechanic with at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing inventory, paperwork, performing repairs, and ensuring shop safety. Competitive pay starts at $75,000/year, along with excellent benefits including medical, dental, and generous PTO. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and customer service skills, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience as a mechanic.
• Requires a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• CDL is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, paperwork, procurement, and scheduling.
• Perform mechanical work on vehicles and manage customer service functions.
• Ensure the shop is clean, safe, and well-organized.

Skills

Automobile repair knowledge

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Leadership experience

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Description

The Shop Leader in our Decatur location will be a one-person show. There is not currently a team in this facility, so you will not only be managing the inventory, paperwork, procurement, and scheduling, you will also be performing mechanical work on the Region’s fleet. This is a hands‑on position, requiring a person who is comfortable with the computer as well as heavy equipment maintenance and repair. You’ll be at the desk as well as in the engines! If you like to keep busy and stay in the technical game, this is a perfect role for you!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform customer service functions or scheduled maintenance.
• Manage administrative services related to automobile repairs; tasks may include preparing cost estimates for the fleet, notifying Managers and employees of preventive and scheduled maintenance, and making repairs.
• Reconcile operating accounts and records including reconciling sales with cash and receipts.
• Draft and maintain operating reports as requested by the division manager.
• Monitors inventory, and orders supplies and tools for the shop.
• Schedules and arranges necessary maintenance for the shop.
• Ensure that the shop is neat, clean, and safe.
• Keep open lines of communication with all parties.
• Oversee all licenses/permits with Asset Manager.
• Design and update equipment and spray systems to specifications.
• Prioritize and work on projects needing immediate attention.
• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion.
• Assist in fabrication of new equipment/new builds.
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics and vegetation spray systems.
• Completes machine shop operations, adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Check vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Conduct field visits in case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a valid driver’s license with at least 5 years of clean driving.
• Previous mechanic experience of 5+ years.
• CDL is highly preferred.
• Leadership experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare operating reports and to reconcile sales records.
• Extensive knowledge of automobile repair with ability to read and interpret technical manuals.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to gasoline vapors and other automobile fluids.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch to perform automobile inspection and repair.
• Must be able to handle tools required to perform automobile repair.
• May be required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.

Additional Information

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• Generous paid time off.

Pay: $75,000/year+ depending on experience.

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected.