Chief Diagnostic Technician
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Job Summary
- Evaluates complex recurring unresolved unusual safety related high cost or operationally critical vehicle and equipment problems escalated by fleet management.
- Reviews repair history prior diagnostic findings fault information test results and other relevant technical data to develop and carry out an appropriate diagnostic strategy.
- Performs advanced diagnostic testing across mechanical electrical electronic hydraulic emissions drivetrain and specialized equipment systems using manufacturer software testing equipment schematics service information and related technical resources.
- Performs complex repairs calibration programming adjustment component replacement or system testing necessary to resolve or validate an escalated technical matter or demonstrate an advanced repair procedure.
- Determines when manufacturer consultation dealer or vendor assistance outside repair warranty review or additional technical testing is warranted.
- Provides field diagnostic or emergency technical assistance for critical equipment failures service interruptions or safety concerns.
- Develops and provides advanced technical training on diagnostic methods specialized equipment systems diagnostic tools and software complex repair procedures repair validation and safe work practices.
- Demonstrates advanced diagnostic and repair procedures and develops practical exercises technical demonstrations troubleshooting guides and related instructional resources.
- Assists with the technical onboarding and continued development of mechanics and identifies training needs based on repair trends new equipment changing technology quality concerns and observed skill gaps.
- Provides technical guidance during complex repair assignments by reviewing findings explaining diagnostic reasoning recommending repair methods and demonstrating proper procedures.
- Coordinates training activities based on operational needs employee availability and technical development priorities established by fleet management.
- Works collaboratively with the Fleet Manager to evaluate and provide training opportunities for the mechanic staff that will further their professional development.
- Conducts root cause analysis of difficult recurring premature unusual high cost or unresolved vehicle and equipment failures.
- Analyzes repair history work orders component failures operating conditions manufacturer guidance telematics warranty information and other relevant data to distinguish symptoms from underlying causes and identify recurring patterns.
- Identifies equipment reliability concerns involving components maintenance practices operating conditions parts quality or compatibility vendor repairs software or calibration equipment use or design limitations.
- Provides technical recommendations to the Fleet Manager regarding repair strategy equipment condition recurring failures repair versus replacement considerations warranties training priorities diagnostic resources and actions to improve fleet reliability.
- Reviews and validates complex repairs involving escalated recurring safety related high cost or previously unresolved equipment problems and determines whether additional testing inspection adjustment documentation or follow up is required.
- Develops and maintains diagnostic procedures repair validation practices technical bulletins reference materials repair standards and documentation expectations.
- Reviews diagnostic and repair practices to identify opportunities to improve accuracy consistency turnaround time parts utilization fleet readiness and equipment reliability.
- Recommends improvements to diagnostic workflows technical procedures repair practices inspection methods and maintenance processes and communicates findings to fleet management.
- Coordinates with manufacturers dealers vendors parts suppliers and outside repair providers to obtain technical information evaluate complex failures review repair recommendations verify warranty coverage and identify repair alternatives.
- Reviews and interprets manufacturer specifications service bulletins repair procedures diagnostic reports schematics technical drawings software guidance and equipment manuals.
- Evaluates or recommends diagnostic tools repair equipment software technical information manufacturer resources and training materials needed to maintain advanced diagnostic capability.
- Provides technical consultation regarding equipment specifications component compatibility specialized parts proposed modifications warranties and repair alternatives and coordinates technical specifications with the Mechanic Stores Clerk within assigned authority.
- Documents diagnostic findings root cause determinations repair strategies validation results technical recommendations training recurring failure trends warranty or vendor concerns and required follow up.
- Prepares technical summaries reports reference materials training records and recommendations and maintains current knowledge of fleet equipment technology diagnostic systems manufacturer information and repair practices.
- Complies with applicable safety requirements maintenance standards policies work rules and regulated work practices and safely uses and maintains assigned vehicles tools diagnostic equipment shop equipment and personal protective equipment.
- Performs other related duties consistent with the nature and level of the position.
Required Experience:
Chief
About Company
Welcome to Hamilton County, Ohio – the home county of the Greater Cincinnati region. Like our namesake, Alexander Hamilton, we have a feisty spirit that has helped leave our indelible mark on America. You’ll see our strong Midwestern values- tough, hardworking, and polite- in the pe ... View more