Mechanic - St Michael, MN

Sir Lines-A-Lot provides traffic control services and pavement markings on roads and parking lots. We take pride in the quality of our work, value the safety of our employees, and work with integrity as a team. Our company has grown to 250+ employees. To continue to meet our growing needs, we are currently seeking a skilled and professional Senior Mechanic. We have offices in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa. This position will be in person at our St. Michael shop.

This position reports to the St. Michael Lead Mechanic and will be responsible for heavy line maintenance repairs for the fleet. This role will also assist in performing routine and specialized mechanical duties. It requires keeping records of work performed and keeping a clean and safe work area.

Benefits :

• Weekly Paycheck
• $75 Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Assist with obtaining CDL (ELDT course / road test practice at no cost to employees) & automatic $2 pay increase when CDL is obtained.
• Employer will cover the cost of DOT Annual Inspector certification.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist and perform specialized mechanical repairs, diagnoses, and troubleshooting, electrical repairs, brake systems, hydraulic systems, diesel / gas engines on all vehicles / equipment, when necessary.

Diagnosis and repair electrical, diesel particulate filter / diesel exhaust fluid issues.

• Including engine and transmission rebuilds, brakes and drivelines.
• Including troubleshooting, repairing and preventive maintenance in all fleet vehicles / equipment.
• Provide leadership, management, and technical support for all maintenance activities.
• Perform daily quality checks on work performed and ensure proper close outs.
• Maintain correspondence between the shop and Operations / Fleet Manager / Crews.
• Build a culture of mutual respect, and teamwork, demonstrating active support for the Company's culture, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures all field maintenance failures are addressed in a timely manner.
• Holds on-call responsibility, on rotation and when required.
• Ensure the working environment is clean throughout the shift; all areas must be clean / neat before Fleet team members go home.
• Assist Shop Manager in ordering and approving parts and repairs within a certain cost threshold utilizing sound judgement.
• Provides process / procedure improvements and dispositions recommendations to Shop Manager and Fleet Manager and Branch Manager.
• Periodically drive to job sites for mobile repairs.
• Complete annual DOT inspection.
• Other duties as assigned by management to support the business.

Experience / Requirements :

• 5+ years of proven hands-on performing in-house maintenance mechanics in a facility / shop environment and mobile setting.
• 5+ years of proven experience, and high-level knowledge of categories listed; diagnostic, troubleshooting, electrical, brake systems, hydraulic systems, welding, diesel / gas engines diesel exhaust systems.
• Required computer skills to manage Fleet Systems; B2W Maintain, Motive and Texa diagnosis software.
• Required medium duty to heavy-duty mechanic tools (or to obtain).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under time restraints.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute maintenance tasks utilizing internal resources.
• Must be able to read and comprehend various measuring devices, repair manuals and online specifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate within the company and cross functionally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and state / local Department of Transportation rules / regulations.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred (must obtain CDL within 1 year of employment).
• Annual DOT Inspector Certification Required (If needed, employer will help with the training required to obtain certification).

Sir Lines-A-Lot is an EEO company.

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