Full-Time

Lead Field Mechanic

AWP Safety

AWP Safety

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides traffic safety services and design

Compensation Overview

$20 - $23/hr

Orlando, FL, USA

In Person

Frequent travel to other Florida offices and fleet locations is required; the role involves 50–75% travel.

Category
Automotive Service & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles, including the ability to identify common issues.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and fleet management systems.
  • A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • The ability to work extended hours, including a 50-hour workweek and additional time as needed.
  • Frequent travel to different locations across Florida.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and fix mechanical issues with company fleet vehicles in the field.
  • Coordinate and oversee daily fleet operations across multiple Florida locations.
  • Monitor vehicle condition, maintenance schedules, and repair needs.
  • Perform basic vehicle inspections and identify mechanical issues.
  • Communicate with vendors, repair shops, and internal teams to ensure timely service and repairs.
  • Track fleet inventory, registrations, insurance, and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records, logs, and reporting using company systems.
  • Assist with vehicle assignments, transfers, and logistics between locations.
  • Ensure all vehicles meet safety and operational standards.
  • Respond to fleet-related issues and emergencies as needed.
  • Support cost-control efforts by monitoring fuel usage, repairs, and overall fleet expenses.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in fleet management, logistics, or a related field.

AWP Safety provides worksite traffic safety services for utility, infrastructure, and construction projects. It uses on-site technicians and equipment, along with permitting and traffic design, to create and enforce project-specific traffic plans and manage operations on site. The company differentiates itself by growing through acquisitions to standardize services and expand from cone-focused traffic control into a nationwide safety partner with a broad service footprint. Its goal is to be the leading nationwide partner for worksite safety by offering a complete, integrated solution from planning to on-site execution.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Canton, Ohio

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • January 2025 acquisitions expanded Texas, Oregon, Colorado, and Nebraska coverage immediately.
  • AWP Safety named a CFO in February 2026 to tighten forecasting and cash conversion.
  • August 2026 regional leadership hires target Southwest and Gulf Coast demand from infrastructure growth.

What critics are saying

  • April 2026 unpaid-wage litigation targets Driver Protectors and overtime practices in court.
  • Indeed ratings sit at 2.4, with pay and advancement scoring 1.9 and 2.0.
  • Heavy acquisition integration can break service quality, creating customer churn after each closing.

What makes AWP Safety unique

  • AWP Safety bundled traffic control, planning, rentals, and sign manufacturing across 143 facilities.
  • Kohlberg-backed roll-ups added 21 companies, deepening density across utilities, broadband, and infrastructure.
  • August 2026 leadership appointments span Texas through Idaho, signaling a national operating platform.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

Company News

PE Hub
Jul 31st, 2024
Kohlberg-backed AWP Safety acquires Washington Traffic Control and Western Traffic Congrol | PE Hub

AWP Safety is a provider of safety and traffic control solutions.

PR Newswire
Aug 2nd, 2023
AWP SAFETY, BACKED BY KOHLBERG & CO., ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF RHV CAPITAL'S TRAFFIC CONTROL GROUP

/PRNewswire/ -- AWP Safety, North America's leading provider of safety and traffic control solutions, has announced its strategic acquisition of RHV Capital's...

PR Newswire
Dec 5th, 2022
AWP, Backed by Kohlberg & Co., Announces Strategic Acquisitions of MOTPlans, LLC and CrossRoads, LP

/PRNewswire/ -- Area Wide Protective ("AWP"), America's leading safety company supporting utility, broadband and infrastructure upgrades and expansion, has...