Lead Mechanic

DS Bus Lines; Shelburne Falls (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is seeking a Lead Mechanic to guide lower level technicians in repairs and inspection techniques, ensuring adherence to directives, manuals, work standards and policies.

The role focuses on vehicle and equipment maintenance, safety training, and coordinating with teams to keep downtime minimal; prior transportation mechanic experience is essential.

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

F.M. Kuzmeskus Inc. (TravelKuz) Lead mechanic provides lower level technicians guidance in repairs 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

$25-$35 p/h depending on experience

Qualifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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. Beacon Mobility is a growing family of companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and inspired, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple - MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve.

We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 70 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota providing support to over 10,000 employees in over 1,300 communities through the delivery of Paratransit and School Bus services leveraging a fleet of over 6,500 vehicles.

Why Beacon Mobility

We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day. Who we are Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years Customized mobility solutions Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities Nearly 20,000 employees strong What we do best People First Safety Always School Bus & Special Education Paratransit Non-Emergency Medical Alternative Student Transportation Why it matters Transportation creates opportunity Mobility builds independence Every Ride Matters