Lead Mechanic
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Job Location:
Glendale, WI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 41 - 43
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
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Responsibilities
MV Transportation is seeking anA Level Lead Mechanic/Technicianwhowill perform preventive maintenance inspections on various types of vehicles.He/she will manage a fleet of 56vehicles assign workto other Technicians purchase parts and process paperwork. The position requires the Technician must be able to teach to diagnose inspect and change or repair defective coach components sub-components and systems on vehicles as time permits more complex repair techniques.The A Lead Technicianmust possess a CDL license with airbrakes and a passenger endorsement a 609 and 608 air conditioning certifications and at least H or T series ASE certifications. This position will report to the General Manager.Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Assign monitor and review daily work orders to ensure timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled repairs.
- Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on engines transmissions electrical systems HVAC CNG systems and other major vehicle components.
- Lead coach and train mechanics of all levels (A/B/C) to maintain high standards of workmanship and safety.
- Support the Maintenance Manager in planning preventive maintenance schedules and tracking vehicle availability.
- Inspect and sign off on completed repairs to ensure adherence to company city and CHP standards.
- Maintain communication between maintenance dispatch and operations to minimize vehicle downtime.
- Assist with warranty claims vendor coordination and parts inventory oversight.
- Promote safety awareness by enforcing PPE use lockout/tagout procedures and general shop safety compliance.
- Conduct or assist in root cause analysis of repeat defects road calls and failed inspections.
- Support preparation of vehicles for CHP TRC and City audits.
- Serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.
- Coordinate between mechanics and utility personnel to ensure vehicle readiness and smooth daily yard operations.
Qualifications
Talent Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Effectively use and operate the tools and equipment required for the repair and maintenance of large vehicles.
- Understand the theory operation and repair of diesel and CNG powered vehicles including engines transmissions ignitions and electrical hydraulic/pneumatic cooling heating and brake systems.
- Learn and follow industrial and shop safety rules.
- Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
- Learn and effectively usepersonal computers and the companys software programs for inventory and parts.
- Read maps and locate road-called vehicles.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Understand and followoral and written instructions.
- Work independently under continual training and close supervision.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work using principles of good customer service.
- Combination of at leastone (1)totwo (2)years of journeyman level verifiable training and experience in automotive or diesel mechanics which may include high school mechanics courses and/or a regional occupational program.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug testing.
- Have taken basic automotive or heavy duty repair courses or have good understanding of basic automotive/heavy duty systems.
- Have journeyman level tools.
- Must be a least 23 years of age.
- Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid Class A or BCommercialDriver License with Air Brake and Passenger Endorsements and a medical certificate by date of appointment.
- Work well with others.
- Must be able to work a varied schedule.
- Willing to learn.
- Available for training.
- Able to lift up to 70 lbs
Starting pay range: $41 - $43/hour
MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry sex physical or mental disability veteran or military status genetic information or any other legally recognized p
Where permissible under applicable state and local law applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
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Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake
- Alignment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Leadership Experience
About Company
For more than 40 years, MV Transportation has provided safe, reliable, affordable transportation services to cities, counties, private corporations, non-profit agencies, and community organizations.
