Head Mechanic

-Responsible for the work schedule of the mechanic and fleet checker.
-Supervises subordinates and ensures accuracy and timely completion of repairs.
-Corrects trucks’ deficiencies by assisting the Mechanic in removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems including test runs after completion of repair.
-Performs daily checking and routine preventive maintenance on trucks and equipment including but not limited to: lubrication and oil changes, brake, wheel, tire and battery services, belt, hose, headlight, and basic component replacement.
-Performs basic to intermediate troubleshooting and diagnosis of mechanical/electrical problems.
-Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifies worn out and damaged parts.
-Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing components and parts upgrades
-Verifies trucks’ performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
-Ensures proper safekeeping of parts, tools and equipment.
-Reports any lost, defective and damaged items from the motor pool area.
-Maintains equipment and truck records by recording services and repairs.
-Ensures good housekeeping maintenance (cleanliness and orderliness) of the motor pool area.
-Prepares requisition of items for disposal, e.g., scrap materials, used oils, etc.
-Enhances Maintenance Department and organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
-Leads in the actual rescue of trucks due to delays encountered.
-Monitors daily and updates the movement and status of materials inventory to identify what needs to be re-ordered, replaced, or disposed, and prepares summary report for Trucking Head’s final disposition and approval.
-Ensures that all reports should be with the knowledge and approval of the department/business unit head and/or designate.
-Fully adheres to the company’s code of discipline.
-Performs other tasks that the Trucking Head and/or Head of Operations may assign from time to time.