Head Mechanic

Lakebdd; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD) seeks a full-time Head Mechanic to lead the maintenance of Agency buses and vehicles in Mentor, OH. Responsibilities include managing preventive maintenance, diagnosing major problems, and directing repair work with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires a High School Diploma, CDL B with S&P Endorsement, and ASE certifications with at least 5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass ASE tests (90%) in diesel engines, gas engines, air brakes and HVAC.
• CDL Class B with S&P Endorsement.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops preventive maintenance schedule for all Board vehicles and oversees its implementation.
• Diagnoses major mechanical problems on Agency vehicles.
• Oversees disassembly, repair, and reassembly of engines, transmissions, and major systems.
• Ensures quality standards; inspects and tests repaired units.
• Schedules repairs within Transportation Director guidelines.
• Maintains parts and supplies inventories; records labor and materials.
• Creates and oversees work orders via computerized maintenance program.
• Stays current on bus maintenance advancements via in-service trainings.
• Participates in bus construction standards meetings and in-house training.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Education

High School Diploma

ASE Diesel 90%

ASE Gas 90%

ASE Air Brakes 90%

ASE HVAC 90%

CDL Class B W/S&P

Job description

Our Agency is searching for a full-time Head Mechanic ($5,000 signing bonus).

Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as your own.

Essential Job Duties (not all inclusive):

• Develops a schedule of preventative maintenance and provides assistance for all vehicles owned by the Board and supervises the implementation of completion of the preventative maintenance program.
• Diagnoses major mechanical problems on Agency vehicles.
• On major repairs, with the assistance of the Mechanic is responsible for the proper disassembly, repair, and reassembly of vehicles, engines, transmissions, clutches, brake systems, and other major repairs. On minor repairs, shall give instructions and directions necessary for completion of the repair by the Mechanic.
• Ensures that all work performed shall meet appropriate standards of quality control. Inspects thorough testing of all repaired units.
• Within the guidelines of the Transportation Director schedule all vehicle repair work.
• Completes and maintains parts and supplies inventories.
• Records all labor, materials, and supplies used in the maintenance of Agency vehicles.
• Creates, completes and oversees work orders completed through computerized bus maintenance program.
• Must keep current on advancements in school bus maintenance programs by attending in-service training programs provided by OSBMA and bus dealerships.
• Participates in bus construction standards meeting when appropriate.
• Involved in any in-house training programs developed by the Transportation Department.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Certification/Licensure: Demonstrated ability to pass at ninety percent (90%) each ASE test in diesel engines, gas engines, air brakes, and heating/air conditioning. Valid CDL Class B w/S&P Endorsement
Experience: Minimum 5 years of mechanical experience.

Hours & Job Location:

• Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM (hours may vary)

View a full job description on file at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD).

The LCBDD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Applicants for employment, consideration for promotional opportunities and other aspects of employment will be judged on the basis of an individual’s ability to perform the essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. EOE/M/F/D/V