Head Mechanic, Bus Fleet | $5K Sign-On Bonus

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

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.