Construction Equipment Lead Mechanic - experience only

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Located in Redding, CA

Salary: $38-$50 dep on experience

About Express:

Express Employment Professionals, named ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards winner for the past 7 years, is hiring for a local client company in Shasta County.  We help people in our community find work every day.  Express Employment Professionals in Redding wants to make a difference locally and across North America.  With more than 800 locations across the U.S., Canada, and South Africa, we are on a mission to put a million people to work annually.

About the Client:

We are partnering with a local construction equipment rental company in Shasta County.  

About the Position:

We are in search of Lead Mechanics that have the ability to function well as part of a team. You must have very effective organizational and communication skills to service our clientele and lead a team of mechanics efficiently. Your goal is to ensure that the client provides the best rental equipment in Northern CA through the implementation of Quality Control and customer service.

As a Mechanic you would be responsible for maintaining the equipment we rent. We seek highly motivated mechanics with experience in construction and industrial equipment. Knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, gas and diesel machinery is preferred.

Job Description/ Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and assign equipment service and repairs to mechanics
• Responsible for following up with equipment mechanics and small tool mechanics to ensure shop work is performed to company standards and completed in a timely manner
• Communicate with store office staff to ensure that equipment is serviced and repaired quickly and efficiently
• Ensure that all equipment maintenance is in compliance with company safety standards and practices
• Reports any problems or potential problems with equipment to the Store Manager
• Assigns wash-rack duties & wash pad, pressure washer, & recycling equipment maintenance as needed
• Organize and define three (3) distinct lines of equipment.  The lines should include “available” equipment, “wash rack” equipment and “inside shop” equipment
• Review and inspect the returned equipment list (wash rack) on a daily basis
• Ensure that all equipment is tagged with any necessary descriptions of problems and in a visible area for inspection
• Ensure all work orders are accurate and complete
• Approve all parts orders from shop personnel
• Assist store manager with maintaining accurate parts and tools inventory
• Send parts for warranty consideration to company's Central Warehouse
• Attend service courses offered by the company and take initiative to improve technical knowledge and skills on equipment rented by the company
• Maintain a technical library that includes a current Quality Control Binder
• Train new hires and transfers in operational procedures & QC standards within their first 5 days of hire
• Monitor performance of field service mechanics
• Provide input and feedback on performance reviews and job interviews
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Store Manager, Regional Service Manager or any Manager

Qualifications:

• Previous mechanic service experience in the equipment rental/construction industry and/or related field required
• Positive attitude
• Excellent verbal communication
• Professional and clean appearance
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lead a team effectively
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• 5 + years of mechanical experience in all areas of repair
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred

Shift:

Monday-Friday typically

Benefits:

After the probationary period

Compensation:

$38.00-$50.00 per hour depending on experience

About You:

You are attentive, responsive, and can take control of situations.

You are personable, determined, and driven to make a difference. You can see beyond a problem, respond to situations in crafty ways, and put a positive and professional spin on any situation.

Multitasking and professionalism are natural habits.

You thrive on succeeding, overcoming challenges, and have an exceptional work ethic.

Friends and co-workers describe you as a highly organized and productive person.

You are a team player and an individual performer who can quickly connect with others inside and outside of the company.

You naturally possess a “can get it done attitude” even when the odds are not in your favor.

You are very organized and disciplined and can effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.

You are reliable and are always looking for what to do next.

You are at least 18 years of age.

Pre-employment screenings if required by the client

Express Employment Professionals – Redding

2697 Victor Avenue

Redding, CA  96002

530-221-7044 call or text

Jobs.ReddingCA@ExpressPros.com

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Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity Employer.