Automotive Mechanic Lead Technician

Transportation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation in Richmond, VA seeks an Automotive Mechanic Lead Technician for a twelve-month contract. The role leads diesel/mechanics crews, performs bus and fleet maintenance, and reports to the Fleet Services Manager.

Starting immediately, the candidate will ensure safety, quality, and records accuracy, while guiding cross-trained shop personnel and handling after-hours emergencies when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred supervisory experience and eight years of experience as a skilled automotive diesel, medium, and heavy truck technician.
• Knowledge of mechanical skills areas, diagnostic and troubleshooting, management and administrative procedures, including service and repair of gasoline and diesel engines.
• School bus experience is a plus.
• Two ASE Master Certifications preferred; must possess a valid Class B CDL with P and S endorsements and obtain a State Virginia Vehicle Inspector’s certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of automotive diesel mechanics and shop personnel on assigned shift.
• Perform school bus and other vehicle maintenance as required.
• Assist the Manager of Fleet Services in daily operations.
• Ensure vehicle parts and materials are dispensed per guidelines.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Participate in training and cross-training of shop employees.
• Make maintenance and repair decisions with minimal supervision.
• Handle vehicle emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date repair details and maintenance records.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections on all work performed.
• Provide annual employee evaluation information to the Manager of Fleet Services.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Diesel/heavy truck tech

Diagnostics troubleshooting

Administrative procedures

Education

High school diploma

ASE Master Certifications

CDL Class B with endorsements

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Automotive Mechanic Lead Technician

Terms of Employment:

Grade 112.3 (12-month Contract 260 days)

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Transportation

Immediate Supervisor:

Manager, Fleet Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising the work of automotive diesel mechanics and other shop personnel on assigned shift.
• Performs school bus and other vehicle maintenance as required.
• Be able to assists the Manager of Fleet Services in the daily operations.
• Ensures that all vehicles parts and materials are properly dispensed by guidelines.
• Must ensure a safe working environment.
• Must participate in the training of shop employees; including on-going cross-training in all related skill areas with an emphasis on mechanical skills enhancement.
• Make decisions about the maintenance and repair of vehicles with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for vehicle emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays on an as-needed basis.
• Ensures that up-to-date repair details and accurate maintenance records are recorded on each vehicle.
• Must conduct quality assurance inspections on all work performed on assigned shift.
• Provides annual employee evaluation information to the Manager of Fleet Services.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalency; preferred supervisory experience and at least eight years of experience as a skilled automotive diesel, medium, and heavy truck technician.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of mechanical skills areas, diagnostic, troubleshooting, management, and administrative procedures, to include the service and repair of both gasoline and diesel engines.
• School bus experience is a plus.
• Two master certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in applicable areas is preferred. Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with P and S endorsements and obtain a State of Virginia Vehicle Inspector’s certification within six months of employment.

GENERAL DEFINITION AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OF WORK:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Automotive Mechanic Lead Technician must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity to operate equipment. See and read printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical ability to bend, stoop and reach overhead. Must be capable of pushing/pulling 50 pounds; lift/move up to 50 pounds for at least 50 feet.

REPORTS TO: Manager of Fleet Services

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:This is a twelve-month (260 days) contract position, pay grade 112.3, with excellent benefits.
FLSA:Non-exempt

START DATE:Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $47,490 to $73,031 Per Year

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