Automotive Mechanic Lead Technician

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 47.000 - 73.000; Tempo pieno

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Excellent benefits

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Richmond Public Schools Transportation is seeking an Automotive Mechanic Lead Technician to supervise shop staff, perform school bus and vehicle maintenance, and assist the Fleet Services Manager in daily operations. The role ensures safe, compliant work and accurate maintenance records.

The ideal candidate brings eight years of diesel/heavy-truck experience, ASE certifications, a Class B CDL with P & S endorsements, and VA Inspector certification within six months.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eight years of skilled automotive diesel, medium, and heavy truck experience.
• Two ASE master certifications preferred.
• Must possess a valid Class B CDL with P and S endorsements and VA Vehicle Inspector’s certification within six months of employment.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Diesel/Heavy-truck expertise

Mechanical skills & troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Two ASE master certifications preferred

Strumenti

CDL Class B with P&S endorsements

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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