POSITION:                                              MECHANIC & OUTSIDE FACILITIES LEAD

REPORTS TO:                                        DIRECTOR OF ELECTRIC OPERATIONS & DIRECTOR OF BROADBAND OPERATIONS JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Lead Mechanic directs and manages fleet operations and outside facilities. The Lead Mechanic is responsible for the

maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment as well as maintaining the building and grounds and the upkeep of equipment and supplies. The Lead Mechanic develops and implements vehicle and equipment maintenance programs for both the fleet and outside facilities. The position also manages the budget for the fleet and outside facilities as well as establishes and negotiates with vendors for equipment, supplies, and repairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees shop Mechanic(s) and assigns daily tasks.
• Specs and procures equipment, supplies, and repairs for the entire transportation fleet and outside facilities.
• Schedules and performs periodic maintenance on vehicles and related equipment including digger derricks, bucket trucks, pickups, and cars to ensure safe operations and extended service.
• Accounts and procures a reasonable inventory of parts to cover the need for prompt repairs with reduced down time.
• Remains familiar with part catalogs and up-to-date with latest methods and procedures in performance of the job.
• Preserves log of vehicle maintenance, repair activities and parts used in work activities.
• Oversees inspections on vehicles and trailers to assure safety and roadworthiness including routine housekeeping of vehicles to ensure proper securement of equipment and materials.
• Ensures DOT inspections are completed and up-to-date.
• Accounts and procures fuel and the proper storage and safety requirements thereof.
• Oversee the underground storage tank certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Assists stranded vehicles requiring on-the-spot maintenance or towing.
• Manages the maintenance and repairs to chainsaws and other peripheral equipment.
• Oversees the repair of customer’s property due to damages incurred by Holston.
• Maintains shop area and outside facilities to ensure a safe environment for employees and the public.
• Manages the operating budget for both fleet and outside facilities.
• Prepares monthly reports for the Director of Electric Operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Electric Operations, Director of Broadband Operations, or General Manager.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from vocational/technical school with training in general mechanics (specific experience with class 6 & 7 trucks preferred), hydraulic and electric systems.
• Six years of experience as a mechanic required.
• Experience with diesel engines required.
• Welding experience required.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, with an acceptable driving record.

SKILLS:

• Ability to motivate, assist, and train employees.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Possess initiative and attention to detail.
• Computer skills including various diagnostic systems and Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Knowledge of general mechanical work including hydraulics and diesel engines. Hydraulic and diesel certification preferred.
• Efficient in welding.
• Ability to work independently to expedite work to meet time schedule and demands.
• Possess problem-solving skills to deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent lifting of objects weighing approximately 100lbs and heavier objects occasionally.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and use hands to feel objects, tools and controls.
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, crouching, and crawling.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.