• Lead Mechanic

    Select Genetics (Osceola, IA)


    Lead Mechanic – Keep Our Fleet Moving!

     

    Are you a skilled mechanic with leadership abilities? Join Select Genetics in Osceola, Iowa as a Lead Mechanic! Use your expertise in diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, and hydraulics to keep our fleet running safely and efficiently. Lead and mentor a talented maintenance team, manage preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with DOT and company standards. Strong diagnostic, organizational, and communication skills are a must—if you enjoy hands-on work and leading a team, this role is for you!

    Responsibilities:

    + Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, and hydraulics on fleet vehicles and equipment

    + Lead, mentor, and collaborate with mechanics, wash crew, and support staff to foster a strong, effective team; provide guidance on repair techniques, safety, and quality standards.

    + Maintain detailed maintenance and repair records for all fleet vehicles in compliance with DOT and company policies.

    + Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) and ensure timely completion according to schedule.

    + Prioritize and assign daily work orders based on urgency, workload, and available resources.

    + Collaborate with the Transportation Manager to plan equipment availability and minimize disruptions to hauling schedules.

    + Manage parts and supplies, including ordering, tracking, and maintaining inventory levels.

    + Handle transportation administrative functions, including coding credit card transactions, maintaining vehicle service logs, dispatching, scheduling, and generating reports.

    + Assist with DOT inspections, audits, and documentation to ensure compliance.

    + Respond to road calls and breakdowns as needed.

    + Provide coverage for the Logistics Division Manager, wash crew, or mechanics during absences, ensuring continuity of operations.

    + May perform commercial driving duties and be on-call for extended hours as needed to support operations.

    + Promote and enforce workplace safety practices in compliance with OSHA and company standards.

    + Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

    Required

    + Commercial Driver License (CDL) or ability to obtain.

    + Possess or willing to acquire MN DOT certification.

    + Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.

    + Ability to lead, train, and motivate team members.

    + Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.

    + Does not own or operate around backyard poultry operations off duty.

    + Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record; Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet company and insurance requirements for insurability.

    + Ability to perform physical tasks required for the role (standing, bending, lifting up to 75 lbs., working outdoors or in a shop environment).

    + Willingness to work occasional extended hours or be on-call as needed.

    Preferred

    + Previous mechanical experience..

    + Experience managing or supervising employees.

    + Familiarity with fleet maintenance tracking systems and general office software.

    + Experience with agricultural or poultry transportation equipment is a plus.

    + Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

     

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