Lead Truck and Trailer Mechanic

Summary

CHS is looking for a Lead Mechanic to join our team in Glendive! This individual will be supervising our maintenance team at the Glendive location, and managing all aspects of maintenance requests and processes that flow through this location. The typical schedule will be Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm, with overtime and occasional weekends throughout the year as needed. 

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanic team at Glendive location, and provide work direction, guidance, and coaching to team members
• Able to perform all competencies autonomously, once fully trained in CHS policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain vehicles, machinery and equipment in the assigned area of responsibility to minimize unscheduled downtime and to improve availability and reliability of equipment. 
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance to support operating departments with safe, reliable vehicles and equipment/machinery that are in full compliance with all regulatory agencies and at a cost within industry standards.
• Perform record keeping and documentation as required.
• Order parts, process invoices, and complete other clerical work
• Follow all CHS policies and procedures. Participate in company training for service and repair of vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
• Report all parts used to ensure appropriate inventory of parts and equipment.
  Maintain all tools and keep work areas clean and neat.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 8+ years of similar experience in mechanics, management, and/or a similar setting
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• 8 years of experience working directly in settings that involve maintenance on DOT vehicles highly preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands