Shop Lead – Public Works Mechanic Team

Whitfield County, GA; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitfield County, Georgia is seeking a lead worker for the Public Works Mechanic Shop to supervise preventive maintenance and repairs of county vehicles and equipment.

You will assign and direct work, train staff, oversee parts inventory, and maintain accurate maintenance logs while ensuring safety and quality in a busy shop setting.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on mechanical skills, and the ability to coordinate with the Shop Supervisor to keep county fleets ready.

Qualifications

• Lead worker supervision of mechanic shop crew.
• Supervise preventive maintenance and repairs on county vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain maintenance logs and inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanic shop crew and assign/direct work.
• Train staff in job skills and evaluate performance.
• Oversee parts inventory and stock levels for repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Train in job skills

Safety procedures

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Whitfield County, Georgia is seeking a lead worker for the Public Works Mechanic Shop to supervise preventive maintenance and repairs of county vehicles and equipment.

You will assign and direct work, train staff, oversee parts inventory, and maintain accurate maintenance logs while ensuring safety and quality in a busy shop setting.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on mechanical skills, and the ability to coordinate with the Shop Supervisor to keep county fleets ready.