Mechanic/Shop Leader

DCS is a family owned and operated business providing innovative, safe and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. The Shop Leader in our Decatur location will be a one-person show. There is not currently a team in this facility, so you will not only be managing the inventory, paperwork, procurement, and scheduling, you will also be performing mechanical work on the Region's fleet. This is a hands-on position, requiring a person who is comfortable with the computer as well as heavy equipment maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

Perform customer service functions or scheduled maintenance; Manage administrative services related to automobile repairs, including preparing cost estimates for the fleet and notifying managers and employees of preventive and scheduled maintenance; Reconcile operating accounts and records, including reconciling sales with cash and receipts; Draft and maintain operating reports as requested by the division manager; Monitor inventory and order supplies and tools for the shop; Schedule and arrange necessary maintenance for the shop; Ensure that the shop is neat, clean, and safe; Keep open lines of communication with all parties; Oversee all licenses/permits with Asset Manager; Design and update equipment and spray systems to specifications; Prioritize and work on projects needing immediate attention; Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts; Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, and controlling corrosion; Assist in fabrication of new equipment and new builds; Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems; Complete machine shop operations, adjusting and alignments; Check vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems; Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards; Conduct field visits in case of an emergency or sudden breakdown

Requirements

Valid driver's license with at least 5 years of clean driving; Previous mechanic experience of 5+ years; Leadership experience required; Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; Organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to prepare operating reports and to reconcile sales records; Extensive knowledge of automobile repair with ability to read and interpret technical manuals; Exposure to gasoline vapors and other automobile fluids; Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds at a time; Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch to perform automobile inspection and repair; Must be able to handle tools required to perform automobile repair; May be required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods

Nice to have

CDL

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment; Competitive compensation; Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan; 401(K); Generous paid time off; Employee engagement events and career development programs