Work Leader - Master Mechanic

skookum; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Health and Welfare Benefit

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a motivated Work Leader with a Master Mechanic background to support maintenance operations at Warner Robins AFB, GA. This full-time, non-exempt role oversees vehicle and equipment service, inspections, and repairs, ensuring mission readiness and high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities include prioritizing daily tasks, supervising technicians, and coordinating with supply and management to ensure timely parts and maintenance actions while maintaining safety and compliance

Responsibilities

• Perform service, inspections, maintenance, repair and overhaul of equipment including wheeled/track vehicles, power generation, and material handling equipment across light to heavy categories.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance and repair activities to support mission requirements and contractual standards.
• Monitor equipment availability and repair timelines to maximize fleet readiness.
• Assign work tasks based on technician skill level and workload.
• Verify work orders, labor entries, and parts usage for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead safety discussions and promote safe maintenance practices in the shop.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and support onboarding/training of staff.

Job description

Work Leader - Master Mechanic

Location: Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia

Type: Non Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Compensation: $39.17 - $39.17 p/hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $11.06/hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• Employees are eligible for 40 hours vacation after one year
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a Motivated and Hardworking Work Leader with a Positive/Professional attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform service, inspections, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of equipment to include, but not limited to, wheeled vehicles, track vehicles, engineer equipment, power generation, and material handling equipment, propane, natural-gas, electric, gasoline and diesel engine-powered vehicles; light, medium, heavy; and heavy equipment; trailers.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance and repair activities to support mission requirements and contractual performance standards.
• Monitor equipment availability, maintenance status, and repair timelines to maximize fleet readiness and support mission requirements.
• Assign work tasks based on technician skill level, workload, equipment availability, and operational priorities.
• Monitor repair progress and adjust work assignments as necessary to meet production schedules.
• Perform inspection and repair on various brake, suspension, wheels, hubs and steering systems, drive-train components and electrical systems, exhaust, hydraulic and engine systems.
• Verify work orders, labor entries, repair documentation, and parts usage for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor for difficult troubleshooting and repair situations.
• Conduct final inspections and operational checks prior to returning equipment to service.
• Review completed maintenance actions to ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications, technical manuals, and quality standards.
• Accomplish repairs and perform services as outlined in established technical manuals.
• Assist in identifying recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and fleet availability.
• Communicate equipment status, repair timelines, and maintenance requirements to management and customers.
• Coordinate with supply personnel, vendors, and management to ensure timely procurement of repair parts and materials.
• Understand and follow technical manuals, lube orders, wiring and hydraulic schematics to ensure proper diagnosis and repair during non-annual and annual services.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, Air Force, and company safety requirements.
• Perform major repair jobs by disassembling and cleaning parts, removal, repair and installation of assemblies, and components.
• Lead safety discussions and promote safe maintenance practices throughout the shop.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on A/C systems.
• Coordinate with Lead mechanic and/or Project Manager regarding the procurement of parts/materials and supplies for ongoing repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas; ensuring building and shop cleanliness on a routine basis.
• Support employee skill development through on-the-job instruction and performance feedback.
• Assist management with workload planning, manpower utilization, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance actions, inspections, labor hours, and repair documentation are accurately recorded in applicable maintenance management and work order systems.
• Provides day-to-day work direction and technical guidance to assigned personnel but does not perform formal supervisory functions such as hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, or compensation decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, shop efficiency, workforce productivity, and equipment reliability through analysis of maintenance trends and recurring failures.
• Support achievement of contractual performance standards, vehicle availability objectives, preventive maintenance compliance requirement