Lead Fleet Mechanic
4 months ago
Oak Park
Job DescriptionDescription: Brilar is an industry-leading commercial landscape maintenance and snow management company serving clients nationwide. Our mission is to be a premier employer—recognized for delivering high-quality service, operating profitably, and fostering a culture built on safety, continuous improvement, and strong, mutually beneficial relationships. We live our core values every day: We Win Together. We Take Pride. We Own It. We ARE Safe. Our company provides a comprehensive range of landscaping and outdoor living services and is currently seeking a Lead Fleet Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you’ll combine hands-on mechanical expertise with leadership to ensure that trucks, heavy equipment, and small engines operate safely and efficiently, with minimal downtime. This is a full-time, hourly position based in our Oak Park, MI, location. Our team members earn and enjoy the best compensation and benefits in the industry: • Health, dental, and optical insurance, as well as a comprehensive menu of other wellness products, • 401-k with matching, • Profit sharing, • PTO and Holiday pay, • Ongoing training and career development, • Company-provided uniforms, • Referral bonuses, • And more… Responsibilities • Perform maintenance and repairs on diesel, gas, and hydraulic equipment, including company vehicles, trailers, tractors, heavy equipment, snow plows, salt spreaders, small engines, and two-cycle equipment, • Diagnose and repair mechanical and operational issues across a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, • Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal fleet performance and longevity, • Inspect, repair, and adjust air brake systems in accordance with safety and regulatory standards, • Supervise and support team members, with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience required, • Conduct mobile, in-field repairs as needed to minimize downtime and maintain operations, • Complete all maintenance and repair work in compliance with company policies, industry standards, and quality expectations, • Collaborate with the Branch Manager to secure purchase orders before ordering parts, tools, or supplies, • Complete maintenance and repairs according to company, industry, quality, and time standards, • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment, including the shop, parts rooms, and storage areas, • Support continuous improvement through ongoing learning and skill development, • Perform additional duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the service and repair department Requirements: • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, • Perform routine maintenance and inspections on diesel engines and equipment, including oil changes, lubrications, and filter replacements., • Must be insurable by the company’s insurance carrier, • Must have own tools & reliable transportation, • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a repair facility environment, • Prior experience in the green industry is a plus, • Availability for 24/7 on-call work during the winter season, including weekends and holidays, • Ability to lift 50+ pounds, bend, stand, and walk for extended periods, • Strong multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills, • Ability to work efficiently, follow instructions, and complete assignments thoroughly, • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and consent to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing