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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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