Diesel Mechanic - Technical Support Supervisor

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

Mechanic – Technical Support Supervisor

Transdev in Fairfax County is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanic – Technical Support Supervisor to join our team. The Mechanic – Technical Support Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of our diesel technician team, ensuring the timely and efficient diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of diesel vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package range of $42/hr to $45/hr.

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 8 days
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports Technicians with complex technical issues
• Diagnose mechanical failures and root cause
• Oversite and support of Preventive Maintenance Programs
• Analyzes technical data and root causes of failures
• Determines maintenance personnel training needs and coordinates with Trainers
• Reviews all road call repair work orders for proper root cause analysis and proper diagnosis
• Supports transition into ZEB’s with strong electronics and high voltage experience
• Provide support to Apprenticeship program
• Ensure diagnostic tools and equipment are updated, calibrated, and licensed
• Identifies tools and equipment needs
• Researches and stays abreast of new technology, service
• Makes recommendations for Service Bulletins and SOP’s
• Develops reliability campaigns, oversees implementation and quality of campaigns
• Identify warrantable failures and trends
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or Degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years quality inspector
• Experience with quality control techniques such as Six
• Experience with measuring devices such as meters, gauges, computers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
• Basic math skills, analytic skills, documentation and reporting
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to use personnel computers and related software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrate ability to identify and understand problems and to determine the appropriate measures it takes to solve problems.
• Considerable interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Excellent communication skills both written and
• Proven attention to detail and organization skills, understanding importance of prioritizing effectively and managing multiple tasks in an environment with ever competing demands.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and
• Knowledge of computer systems, technology, software, applications, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and practices, including power supplies, relays, time and frequency standards, digital logic, integrated circuits, and programmable motor/logic controllers.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).

California applicants: Please for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Job Category: Maintenance Management & Supervisory

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 7745

Pay Group: X60

Cost Center: 123

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.