Lead Technician

Kenan Advantage Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in truck transportation is seeking a Lead Technician in Dayton, OH. This role involves managing all terminal shop operations, including maintenance and repairs of heavy-duty vehicles, vendor management, and supervising technician staff. Candidates should have significant experience in vehicle maintenance, and will be responsible for training apprentices, managing work orders, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Air brake certification in compliance with FMCSR 396.25.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repair and maintenance of terminal shop equipment.
• Manage local vendor relationships and supervise technician staff.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and quality checks.

Skills

Heavy-duty vehicle maintenance

Electrical systems repair

Vendor management

Supervisory skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for the overall operation of the terminal shop. This includes overseeing the repair and maintenance of all equipment for safe operation, managing vendor relationships, updating work orders, and managing on-site staff.

Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the overall operation of the terminal shop. This includes overseeing the repair and maintenance of all equipment for safe operation, managing vendor relationships, updating work orders, and managing on-site staff.

Essential Functions

• Utilize and update the fleet maintenance management system.
• Manage local vendor relationships.
• Oversee all shop operations.
• Make repairs on electrical systems, brake systems, and other components of the tractor.
• Supervise technician staff including training of Technician Apprentices.
• Interview, hire and hold technicians accountable with the assistance of the Director of Maintenance.
• Utilize Shop Planner to schedule all work for technicians in the shop.
• Assist other technicians in performing preventive/repair of facilities and equipment to include trucks, tractors, and trailers.
• Create and complete work order entries.
• Maintain work order and vehicle maintenance records including adherence to company DVIR and CSA/Roadside Inspection Programs.
• Conduct all levels of preventive maintenance functions such as regular servicing of vehicles including oil changes, and equipment inspections.
• Electrical diagnostics, repair, and replacement.
• Lead the physical parts inventory, receiving and proper charge out of parts to work orders.
• Learn and become proficient utilizing the company’s maintenance software program to create and complete work orders.
• Inspect equipment for potential repairs and proper operation and perform quality checks of other technician’s and outside vendor’s work.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork for maintenance and repairs
• Assist in HM 183 inspections
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 5-years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance & repair
• Air brake certification in compliance with FMCSR 396.25
• Certified as a (DOT) commercial motor vehicle inspector in compliance with FMCSR’s
• Willing to obtain American Welding Society (AWS) certification
• EPA 609 certification (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair)
• Valid driver’s license
• Basic computer knowledge
• Basic set of technician tools – in accordance with KAG list
• Become qualified as necessary with appropriate certifications to perform new technology evaluations, diagnosis, and repairs
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior management experience
• Certified Welder Designation
  
  

Physical Requirements

• LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Anything over 50 pounds, is lifted with assistance.
• Lifting - Frequent - Weight 50 lb.
• Carrying - Occasional - Weight 50 lb.
• Pushing - Occasional - Force 50 lb.
• Hand Grip - Frequent
• Sitting - Occasional
• Standing - Frequent
• Walking - Frequent
• Climbing - Occasional
• Stooping - Occasional
• Kneeling - Two Knees - Occasional
• Crouching/Squatting - Occasional
• Reaching - Overhead - Frequent
• Handling - Constant
• Vision - Constant
• Talking - Frequent

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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