Mechanic Lead

Job Summary

The Mechanic Lead is responsible for training, leading, and mentoring a team of mechanics. The Mechanic Lead is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Preposistioned (PREPO) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) on contract. The Mechanic Lead is responsible for the repair and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment’s diagnostic test, using measuring devices, instruments, test equipment, special tools and lifting devices, to identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling systems failures IAW appropriate procedures and publications. The Mechanic Lead trains, mentors, and enhances the performance of co-workers and other personnel.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs FMC + Safety verifications and determines repair parts required and performs mechanical maintenance action and repairs on PREPO/GFE equipment and  equipment and their sub-systems IAW appropriate procedures and publications, and validates the work performed by others 
• Effectively communicates with customers while conducting off site FMC + safety verifications during both Issue and Regeneration cycles
• Performs Technical Inspections (TI) on various PREPO/GFE equipment and  equipment and their sub-systems meeting any of the following criteria: coming onto the contract; leaving the contract; being transfer to LRC; being returned from LRC
• Generates reports and documentation necessary for processing ECODs IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Generates and/or maintains both physical and electronic log books and records
• Required to participate in and lead on-the-job and other cross-training where required 
• As required, provides input for employee performance evaluation comments
• Responsible for meeting the 95% regulatory and contract individual productivity requirement
• Responsible for each member of assigned team meeting the  95% regulatory and contract productivity requirement
• Ensures all work is performed correctly the first time per technical manuals and other publication
• Takes roll calls in the absence of the supervisor
• Directs works assignments based on the supervisor’s instruction
• Assists and/or performs scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance actions on various materials and handling equipment such as but not limited to: various types and sizes of forklifts (4k to 10k), heavy equipment transport trucks and trailers
• Performs diagnostic tests, using measuring devices, instruments, test equipment, special tools and lifting devices, to identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling system failures IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Operates/ tests various types of equipment, and attached systems IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling systems and components, on equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Removes, repairs, and replaces engine, drive train and body components of vehicles and equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Prepares, maintains, and completes logs, records, and all RSOI packets, etc. equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Ensures work areas meet contract and Company housekeeping requirements in that: the work area is leaned-out and only necessary equipment is present; the necessary equipment is set-in-place per the shop’s standardization plan; and shined daily.  Performs clean-up no earlier than 15 minutes before shift end unless otherwise directed
• Supports/ participates in the Company Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and QA program
• Participates in training and cross-training sessions as required and necessary
• Complies with all Company rules, policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety, environmental and quality standards and applicable other SOPs
• Mitigates risk by always: wearing appropriate PPE; using ground guides when required; properly PMCSs all equipment; wearing seat belts when operating a vehicle; obeying speed limits; properlty disposing and storing hazardous materiel; using three points of contact when required; and adequately stretch as needed
• Maintains accountability and provides proper care of all property and government furnished equipment
• Favorably interacts with internal/external customers
• Conducts daily inventory of assigned tools & equipment
• Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences
• The performance of this function is the reason that the job exists
• These are limited employees among whom the performance of this functions can be distributed
• This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ ability to perform this function
• This function occupies a great deal of the employee’s time
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

•  Must understand and be able to use technical manuals and schematic diagrams
• Field of Expertise: Mechanical inspection, maintenance and repair of PREPO/GFE equipment.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
• Writes performance evaluation comments and reports when places in a control/ assignment directive role

Experience & Education

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years verifiable experience in inspection, repair, and maintenance on PREPO/GFE equipment.
• Must complete a written exam, hands-on inspection, and interview panel with a minimum of 80% passing score in each phase to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position. This includes an evaluation to perform job duties.
• Subject to completion of a sixty (60) day trial period
• Relevant experience must include at least six (6) months experience in the current position except when employees are promoting to a higher rated position
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Work under stressful circumstances and meets shorts suspense dates
• Worksite for PREPO equipment includes the Branch shops, various storage yards, the Issue Yard RSOI, RUFMA/REGEN, various test tracks and other areas where the PREPO Equipment moves.
• Must be free of medical restriction/ limitations that prevent the performance of required duties and/ or prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be physically capable of performing the work in conditions of extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain and blowing sand and dust
• Employee shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description
• May be required to work on uncommon hours of duty, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must possess a valid California state driver’s license and can obtain a military operator’s permit for each type of vehicle or equipment required to operate
• Must be able to meet CMF criteria in accordance with DA PAM 611-21 and AR 601-210

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.