Shop Team Lead

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additional or other duties may be assigned.

Performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses and repairs vehicles and equipment. 

Oversee implementation of Manatt’s equipment preventative maintenance program to assure guidelines are followed and that the fleet remains in compliance with Federal and State regulations and statues.

Manage, develop, and make decisions on performance evaluations, dispute resolution, morale, recruitment and retention, motivation/attitude, training, overtime, leave, and safety.

Maintain current knowledge of, abide by, communicate, and enforce all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
Support and implement company safety standards and policies ensuring everyone goes home in the same condition they came to work, including coordination with the safety team and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.

Monitor mechanics work for quality control and efficiency.

Create, identify, and execute content for active group discussion, including toolbox talks with team members and others on site.

Develop, plan, and coordinate the weekly shop workload based on available work hours, required work hours for repairs, parts availability, prioritize work keeping in mind forecasted weather conditions, seasonal equipment, upcoming projects, incidents, and emergencies.

Determine the cost effectiveness of repairs to equipment, the prioritization of repairs, and the available resources used to perform the repairs; monitor the budget.

Review parts inventory and request storeroom to stock specialized and commonly used parts, and ensure items meet manufacturer specifications and recommendations.

Monitor mechanics work for quality control and efficiency.

Review truck replacement plan and suggest items for replacement, utilizing understanding of asset management and equipment preservation techniques.

Conduct annual physical inventory.

Manage specialty programs such as oil analysis program, used oil management, diesel emissions program.

Coach, mentor, train, and guide others on planning and performance of maintenance activities, including technical aspects of equipment maintenance management.

Manage, develop, and make decisions on performance evaluations, dispute resolution, morale, motivation/attitude, recruitment and retention, training, overtime, leave, and safety.

Review and approve reports, work orders, leave requests, time sheets, fuel logs, supply orders, etc. completed by truck mechanics. Run various reports (inspections, material tracking, etc.) from system data.

Work with the priority of safety over production for self, co-workers, and the traveling public at all times. Maintain current knowledge of, abide by, communicate, and enforce all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.

Lead and attend safety training and perform tailgate safety talks and safety engagements.

Keep up with industry standards and changes for job-related equipment, tools, materials, processes, procedures, and technology, and train others as needed.

Aid service mechanics during emergency situations.

Coach, mentor, train, and guide others on planning and performance of maintenance activities, including technical aspects of equipment maintenance management.

Education and/or Experience 
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum of 4 years related experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Class A or B CDL required, willing to help obtain after hire date. 
Current IDOT (Iowa Department of Transportation) Physical once CDL is obtained.
Acceptable driving record, training experience, customer focused.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

FSA