Lead Mechanic

Beacon Mobility; Pekin (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mobility seeks a lead mechanic to guide junior technicians in vehicle repair and inspection per directives, manuals, and policies. You will perform mechanical repairs, maintenance, and contribute to daily start-up and monthly meetings to keep teams aligned.

Ideal candidates have three years of transportation mechanic experience and a high school diploma. The role offers hourly pay of $30–$40, with experience-based progression and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of transportation mechanic experience.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical repairs and services to equipment daily.
• Performs motor and gear box changes and maintenance.
• Contribute to daily start-up and monthly department meetings ensuring thorough communication to associates.
• Manage and monitor the performance and efficiency of repair operations.
• Actively participate in technical and safety training programs.
• Perform computer-related activities as necessary to accomplish tasks, including the work management and project scheduling systems, CAD programs, e-mail, calendar, and spreadsheets.
• Directs Maintenance Mechanics to maintain plant equipment safely and properly with the goal of 100% reliability and minimum downtime for unexpected repairs.
• Covers operations and maintenance positions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transportation mechanic experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Alltown Bus Service
Lead mechanic provides lower level technicians guidance in vehicle repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies.

Responsibility Profile:

• Performs mechanical repairs and services to equipment daily.
• Performs motor and gear box changes and maintenance.
• Contribute to daily start-up and monthly department meetings ensuring thorough communication to associates.
• Manage and monitor the performance and efficiency of repair operations.
• Actively participate in technical and safety training programs.

• Perform computer-related activities as necessary to accomplish tasks, including the work management and project scheduling systems, Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs, e-mail, calendar, and spreadsheets.
• Directs Maintenance Mechanics to maintain plant equipment safely and properly with the goal of 100% reliability and minimum downtime for unexpected repairs.
• Covers operations and maintenance positions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay range: $30-$40 p/h depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of transportation mechanic experience.
• High school diploma.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Alltown Bus Service and DHT Transportation have been providing school transportation and specialized coach and charter services in Detroit and throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for over 27 years. Alltown operates a fleet of over 600 buses across six locations, three of which are located on Chicago's north, west, and south sides.

The size and presence of Alltown and DHT in Detroit and across metro Chicago allows us to provide personal attention to our customers' individual needs; our motto is "Service Is All We Have to Sell" and we take great pride in having earned the reputation of providing excellent customer service to all of our passengers and customers.