Lead Chassis Mechanic

The Lead Chassis Mechanic serves as the senior technical resource for the chassis maintenance operation. This position is responsible for performing Are you an experienced chassis or trailer mechanic ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a Lead Chassis Mechanic to serve as a go-to technical resource for our maintenance team.

In this role, you’ll stay hands-on with diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance while helping coordinate daily work in the chassis shop. You’ll have the opportunity to share your knowledge with other mechanics, help prioritize repairs, and troubleshoot more complex issues.

This is a hands-on lead role and does not have direct supervisory responsibility.

What You’ll Do

• Perform advanced diagnostics, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on chassis equipment
• Help prioritize daily repairs and coordinate work with the Fleet Maintenance Manager
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to other mechanics
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, brake, suspension, lighting, and structural issues
• Monitor repair progress and communicate equipment status to maintenance and operations teams
• Coordinate parts needs to keep repairs moving and minimize downtime
• Complete work orders and maintenance records accurately using maintenance management software
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure they meet company quality and DOT standards
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend solutions to improve reliability
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized shop environment
• Support projects and process improvements that make the maintenance operation more efficient

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of heavy-duty truck, trailer, or chassis maintenance experience
• Strong hands-on knowledge of:
  • Brakes and wheel-end systems
  • Suspension
  • Electrical and lighting systems
  • Structural components
  • Chassis systems
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of DOT inspection and maintenance requirements
• Experience with CMMS or fleet maintenance software is a plus
• ASE Medium/Heavy Truck or DOT Inspector certification is a plus
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple repairs in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently while also supporting a team

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced mechanic who wants to use their technical expertise, help others, and take on additional responsibility without moving into a traditional management role.

Pay Range:$29.13 - $49.13

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.  Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.