Diesel Fleet Tech Lead – Diagnostics & Support

Transdev; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks

Sick days: 5 days

Holidays: 8 days

401(k) retirement plan, medical, life,

Dental and vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev in Fairfax County seeks a Mechanic – Technical Support Supervisor to lead the diesel technician team, oversee diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs, and ensure high-quality service. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coordinating complex technical issues and quality control across shifts.

You will mentor apprentices, review root-cause analyses, and promote best practices, while aligning with corporate safety and maintenance standards.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years as a quality inspector.
• Experience with quality control techniques such as Six Sigma.
• Experience with measuring devices such as meters, gauges, calipers.
• Strong math, analytic, documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise diesel technicians and coordinate their work.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and root causes.
• Support Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Analyze technical data and failure trends.
• Coordinate with Trainers on training needs.
• Review repair work orders for accuracy and root cause analysis.
• Support Apprenticeship program and tool calibration.
• Identify and address warrantyable failures and trends.

Skills

Quality inspection

Root cause analysis

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Diagnostic tools proficiency

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring devices

Calipers

Diagnostics equipment

Laptop/PC skills

Electronic testing tools

Job description

Transdev in Fairfax County seeks a Mechanic – Technical Support Supervisor to lead the diesel technician team, oversee diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs, and ensure high-quality service. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coordinating complex technical issues and quality control across shifts.

You will mentor apprentices, review root-cause analyses, and promote best practices, while aligning with corporate safety and maintenance standards.