Lead Diesel Mechanic

Company: Kenan Advantage Group
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

At KAG, it's our people who make it possible to achieve our company goal as One Team Driven to Make a Difference ! With expert knowledge, supportive leadership and most importantly, a strong belief in our company culture, our KAG team exemplifies the passion, pride and entrepreneurial spirit of KAG to help us reach our goal every day.

We want you to have a career with the rewarding professional and community experiences you desire, in a place that feels like home. If you are seeking an opportunity to join a talented team of dedicated professionals in a company that keeps North America moving, we invite you to apply!

Here are some of the benefits of joining our company:

• Opportunities for growth with extensive onsite paid training
• Guaranteed Pay Increases with completion of training programs and verified prior experience
• $125 Boot Allowance
• $250 Semi-Annual Tool Allowance after one year of service (up to $500 Annually)
• Benefits Available (Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays Position's Pay Range: $24.04 to35.50 an hour based on experience
  
  Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
  
  Position Summary
  
  This position is responsible for the overall operation of the terminal shop. This includes overseeing the repair and maintenance of all equipment for safe operation, managing vendor relationships, updating work orders, and managing on-site staff.
  
  Essential Functions
  • Utilize and update the fleet maintenance management system.
  • Manage local vendor relationships.
  • Oversee all shop operations.
  • Make repairs on electrical systems, brake systems, and other components of the tractor.
    • Supervise technician staff including training of Technician Apprentices.
    • Interview, hire and hold technicians accountable with the assistance of the Director of Maintenance.
    • Utilize Shop Planner to schedule all work for technicians in the shop.
    • Assist other technicians in performing preventive/repair of facilities and equipment to include trucks, tractors, and trailers.
    • Create and complete work order entries.
    • Maintain work order and vehicle maintenance records including adherence to company DVIR and CSA/Roadside Inspection Programs.
    • Conduct all levels of preventive maintenance functions such as regular servicing of vehicles including oil changes, and equipment inspections.
    • Electrical diagnostics, repair, and replacement.
      • Lead the physical parts inventory, receiving and proper charge out of parts to work orders.
      • Learn and become proficient utilizing the company's maintenance software program to create and complete work orders.
        • Inspect equipment for potential repairs and proper operation and perform quality checks of other technician's and outside vendor's work.
        • Accurately complete all necessary paperwork for maintenance and repairs
        • Assist in HM 183 inspections Pay Range: 24.04-35.50 per_hour, General Benefits:
          Here are some of the benefits of joining our company:
          • Opportunities for growth with extensive onsite paid training
          • Guaranteed Pay Increases with completion of training programs and verified prior experience
          • $125 Boot Allowance
          • $250 Semi-Annual Tool Allowance after one year of service (up to $500 Annually)
          • Benefits Available (Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match)
          • Paid Vacation and Holidays
            
            Qualifications
            • High school diploma or equivalent required
            • Minimum 5-years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance & repair
            • Air brake certification in compliance with FMCSR 396.25
            • Certified as a (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMCSR's
            • Willing to obtain American Welding Society (AWS) certification
            • EPA 609 certification (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair)
            • Valid driver's license
            • Basic computer knowledge
            • Basic set of technician tools - in accordance with KAG list
            • Become qualified as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new technology evaluations, diagnosis, and repairs Preferred Qualifications
              • Prior management experience
              • Certified Welder Designation Physical Requirements
                • LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Anything over 50 pounds, is lifted with assistance.
                • Lifting - Frequent - Weight 50 lb.
                • Carrying - Occasional - Weight 50 lb.
                • Pushing - Occasional - Force 50 lb.
                • Hand Grip - Frequent
                • Sitting - Occasional
                • Standing - Frequent
                • Walking - Frequent
                • Climbing - Occasional
                • Stooping - Occasional
                • Kneeling - Two Knees - Occasional
                • Crouching/Squatting - Occasional
                • Reaching - Overhead - Frequent
                • Handling - Constant
                • Vision - Constant
                • Talking - Frequent Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. No person will be discriminated against in any aspect of their employment on the basis of any status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law
                  
                  Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:
                • Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
                • Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
                • Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers. #TechHP

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