Lead Shop Technician

Palmetto Yacht has been an industry leader in yacht transportation since 2008. We have since grown to a fleet of more than 50 assets and multiple locations along the eastern seaboard! With this growth, we are building our internal maintenance team to be a WORLD CLASS fleet management program.  We serve our customers by providing superior service of hauling multi-million dollar yachts along the eastern us. We are seeking motivated talent to join our team to drive positive results for you and our company!

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of management experience leading a maintenance team
• Demonstrated experience in fleet maintenance.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Can perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity.
• High-stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment.
• Mechanically Inclined- very knowledgeable of vehicle maintenance 

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Scheduling needed repairs to ensure that all operating equipment is in satisfactory working condition.
• Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in fleet maintenance and repair.
  
• Monitors work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Maximizing the proficiency of the Fleetio Maintenance Software program
• Oversees technicians 
• Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
• Work-order management.
• Manages significant maintenance/refit projects as well as new asset upfits.
• Conduct fleet and rolling stock evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met and compliance with all regulatory agencies, including DOT and OSHA.
• Conduct training with maintenance and transportation personnel on the effective use of vehicles and heavy equipment to prevent damage and identify deficiencies.
• Controls downtime by informing the maintenance team of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in repairs and replacement.
• Understanding of vehicle operations and safety guidelines.
• Proficient in the use of all tools of the trade, shop equipment, and power tools including but not limited to jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
• Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
• Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively.
• Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
  

Benefits

• 401(k) Program Safe Harbor matching contributions of $1 for $1 for the first 3% of employees’ contributions and then $0.50 on the $1 for the remaining 2% of employees' contributions
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation (including cash out options)
• Employee-Referral Programs
• Recognition Programs

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Pierce, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 1 years (Required) (Diagnostics only- We do not do internal engine repairs)
• Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person