Head Mechanic

Lakebdd; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD) is seeking a full-time Head Mechanic in Ohio. The role involves leading preventative maintenance for agency vehicles, diagnosing major mechanical issues, and supervising heavy repairs.

You will manage work orders, maintain inventories, and ensure quality control while keeping up with advancements in bus maintenance programs. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, ASE certifications across diesel and gas engines, brakes,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated ability to pass ASE tests in diesel engines, gas engines, air brakes, and A/C.
• Valid CDL Class B with S&P Endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops a maintenance schedule for all vehicles and supervises its implementation.
• Diagnoses major mechanical problems on Agency vehicles.
• Oversees disassembly, repair, and reassembly of major components; instructs on minor repairs.
• Ensures work meets quality standards; inspects repaired units.
• Schedules vehicle repairs within Transportation Director guidelines.
• Maintains parts and supplies inventories and records labor and materials.

Skills

Preventative maintenance scheduling

Diagnose major mechanical problems

Supervise repairs

Quality control inspections

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B with S&P Endorsement

ASE certifications (diesel engines)

ASE certifications (gas engines)

ASE certifications (brake systems)

ASE certifications (heating/air conditioning)

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