Lead Fleet Mechanic

Mustang Transportation; Spring Creek (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Full-time, year-round employment

Advancement opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Meaningful work keeping employees safe

Job summary

Mustang Transportation seeks an experienced Lead Fleet Mechanic for the Evening Shift to lead maintenance operations, diagnose complex issues, and mentor technicians. You will oversee preventative and repair work for buses, motor coaches, and support vehicles, ensuring safety and reliability for nightly routes.

The role demands strong diagnostic skills, a track record with diesel engines and air brake systems, and the ability to work independently during evenings.

Qualifications

• Experienced diesel or fleet mechanic with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with buses, motor coaches, commercial vehicles, trucks, or heavy equipment.
• Ability to independently diagnose problems and take ownership of repairs from diagnosis through completion.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems, electrical systems, suspension, HVAC, and commercial vehicle components.
• Ability to lead and support other mechanics in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Strong judgment and ability to prioritize repairs in a fast-paced operation.
• Familiarity with diagnostic software, electronic troubleshooting tools, and modern vehicle systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship and safety.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with drivers, dispatchers, operations, and management.
• Ability to work independently during evening hours and make appropriate maintenance decisions when management is not immediately available.
• Willingness to support a growing operation and help develop maintenance processes and standards.
• Available to participate in an on-call rotation when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening-shift maintenance operations and ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for service.
• Inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair buses, motor coaches, and support vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and performance issues and determine the appropriate course of repair.
• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance, including oil changes, filter service, fluid services, brake inspections, tire maintenance, and scheduled servicing.
• Perform complex repairs involving diesel engines, air brake systems, suspension, steering, HVAC, electrical systems, and related equipment.
• Provide direction, assistance, and technical support to Maintenance Technicians working on the evening shift.
• Prioritize repairs and maintenance needs based on vehicle condition, operational requirements, and safety.
• Coordinate with drivers, dispatchers, and operations personnel to address vehicle issues and ensure equipment is available for scheduled routes.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and identify potential issues before they become major repairs or cause service interruptions.
• Respond to breakdowns and urgent maintenance issues and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Review completed work to ensure repairs are performed correctly and vehicles are safe to return to service.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts usage, and repair documentation.
• Communicate outstanding repairs, vehicle status, and maintenance concerns to management and the incoming shift.
• Help maintain parts, tools, equipment, and shop inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Promote and enforce Mustang's safety and maintenance standards.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and assist with emergency maintenance needs when required.

Job description

Lead Fleet Mechanic | Evening Shift

Join a Growing Team

Mustang Transportation is growing fast, and keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready is critical to our success. We are building an all-new shop to support our expanding operation and are looking for an experienced Lead Fleet Mechanic to take ownership of our evening maintenance operations.

This is a hands-on leadership position for a skilled mechanic who can diagnose and repair complex issues, prioritize maintenance needs, support Maintenance Technicians, and make sound decisions when working independently.

The Lead Fleet Mechanic will play a key role in keeping our buses and support vehicles ready for service throughout the evening and will serve as the primary maintenance point of contact for the shift.

If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy solving problems, and are ready to help lead a growing maintenance team, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead evening-shift maintenance operations and ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for service.
• Inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair buses, motor coaches, and support vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and performance issues and determine the appropriate course of repair.
• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance, including oil changes, filter service, fluid services, brake inspections, tire maintenance, and scheduled servicing.
• Perform complex repairs involving diesel engines, air brake systems, suspension, steering, HVAC, electrical systems, and related equipment.
• Provide direction, assistance, and technical support to Maintenance Technicians working on the evening shift.
• Prioritize repairs and maintenance needs based on vehicle condition, operational requirements, and safety.
• Coordinate with drivers, dispatchers, and operations personnel to address vehicle issues and ensure equipment is available for scheduled routes.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and identify potential issues before they become major repairs or cause service interruptions.
• Respond to breakdowns and urgent maintenance issues and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Review completed work to ensure repairs are performed correctly and vehicles are safe to return to service.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts usage, and repair documentation.
• Communicate outstanding repairs, vehicle status, and maintenance concerns to management and the incoming shift.
• Help maintain parts, tools, equipment, and shop inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Promote and enforce Mustang's safety and maintenance standards.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and assist with emergency maintenance needs when required.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced diesel or fleet mechanic with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with buses, motor coaches, commercial vehicles, trucks, or heavy equipment.
• Ability to independently diagnose problems and take ownership of repairs from diagnosis through completion.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems, electrical systems, suspension, HVAC, and commercial vehicle components.
• Ability to lead and support other mechanics in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Strong judgment and ability to prioritize repairs in a fast-paced operation.
• Familiarity with diagnostic software, electronic troubleshooting tools, and modern vehicle systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship and safety.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with drivers, dispatchers, operations, and management.
• Ability to work independently during evening hours and make appropriate maintenance decisions when management is not immediately available.
• Willingness to support a growing operation and help develop maintenance processes and standards.
• Available to participate in an on-call rotation when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class B or higher CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements.
• Previous bus, motor coach, school bus, or commercial fleet experience.
• ASE certifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring mechanics or maintenance technicians.
• Experience with fleet preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience with electronic maintenance and work-order systems.

Schedule

Evening Shift | Full-Time, Year-Round

This position is primarily responsible for evening maintenance operations and requires flexibility to support a 24/7 transportation operation.

The Lead Fleet Mechanic must be available to respond to operational maintenance needs, breakdowns, and other urgent issues when required.

Why Join Mustang?

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Full-time, year-round employment.
  
• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing maintenance operation.
• Advancement opportunities as our Nevada operations continue to grow.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Meaningful work helping transport employees safely and reliably every day.
  

Mustang Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.