Lead Technician

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years medium or heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience plus a minimum of one (1) year leadership experience or training.
  • Experience must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g. pay stubs W-2 or equivalent).
• Proficient with diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical electrical and A/C issues.
• Advanced technical knowledge of major vehicle components in diesel and gas equipment.
• Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a diesel technician.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent education and/or training and experience.
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred) Company has a free training program for mechanics.
• ASE Certification is desirable but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a technical or vocational training program in automotive or diesel repair.
• ASE Certifications or willingness to pursue certification is a plus.
• Prior lead technician or supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership in a shop/fleet maintenance environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computers and maintenance software systems.
• Strong organization attention to detail and effective cross-team communication.

Why work with Summit

Purpose with impact: Your expertise keeps students and communities movingsafely and reliably every school day.
Professional development: Build your career with ongoing training and internal advancement opportunities.
Training & tools: Access to industry-leading complimentary fleet/OEM training modern diagnostic equipment and school-bus system training
CDL & ASE support: CDL preferredcompany training available for mechanics; Industry-leading ASE Training & Incentive program.
Modern fleet focus: Predictable preventive maintenance (PM) cycles and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation. Robust telematics platform.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer medical dental vision basic life insurance coverage holiday pay and PTO accrual. Additionally employees are able to enroll in OH SERs. The pay rate range along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment vary between different sites geographical markets customer/contractual terms and positions.

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values including sexual exploitation and abuse harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLCs independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

Petermann Bus (Goshen OH)

As the Lead Fleet Technician for a school bus fleet youll set the tone for safety quality and uptime. Youll handle advanced diagnostics and repairs on medium/heavy vehicles oversee inspection readiness (DVIR DOT/state) and guide technicians through preventive maintenance cycles so routes leave safe and on time. Youll partner with your Maintenance Leader to plan work verify quality and keep the shop running smoothly.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive and diesel systems including brakes steering suspension drivetrains electrical cooling and fuel systems according to skill level.
• Perform engine adjustments rebuilds and test drives to verify quality repairs.
• Complete required safety inspections and repair sign-offs before releasing vehicles.
• Keep a safe organized and compliant workspace following all Federal State and local standards.
• Identify and report additional service needs or complex issues requiring advanced support.
• Accurately log labor hours parts used and completed work in the maintenance system.
• Notify leadership of unsafe conditions equipment misuse or vehicle abuse immediately.
• Respond to road calls and perform mobile repairs when needed.
• Model professionalism teamwork and integrity in every task.
• Oversee day-to-day workflow processes.
• Other duties as assigned.