What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Mechanic position at Select Genetics?
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:
Preferred
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.
- 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.