Lead Mechanic

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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 20 40vehicles 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 brakes 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:

• Diagnoses examines and investigates vehicles to determine causes of defective operation of engines transmissions differential units generators starters pumps air suspension systems pneumatic systems radiators injectors clutches air conditioning systems and other vehicle components.
• Determines proper course of action to facilitate vehicle repair maintenance adjustment and component replacement.

• Maintains adjusts and/or repairs all bus systems components and parts including hydraulic and electrical systems brakes front ends and air conditioning systems to ensure the operational fitness of coaches.
• Performs major overhauls major tune-ups and repair to brakes and steering systems.
• Changes windows and seats and performs minor body repair.
• Operates buses in order to diagnose component failure make roadside repairs or move disabled buses.
• Operates heavy machinery hydraulic lifts hoists and jacks brake lathes.

• Communicates and consults with all levels of employees.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Direct the work force.
• Order parts and maintain inventory.
• Process paperwork and manage work load.

• 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.
• Submit resume with a currentDMV H6 print out and meet the companys safe driving standards.
• 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 rate: $47.92/hour

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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.