Lead Technician

DATTCO, INC; Westport (CT); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Medical & dental insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Promotion opportunities

Paid training to earn a CDL

Zusammenfassung

A leading transportation company in Westport, CT is seeking a Lead Mechanic for their School Bus Fleet Maintenance. The role involves planning and coordinating maintenance activities, training staff, and performing repairs on a variety of vehicles. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and be qualified for a CDL. This full-time position offers a family-oriented culture and competitive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive, truck or bus repair.
• Hold, or be eligible to possess, a CDL license.
• Must possess physical strength to perform required tasks.

Aufgaben

• Plan, direct and coordinate activities of the maintenance shop.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections.
• Train, coach and develop staff.

Kenntnisse

Diagnose and repair heavy-duty vehicles

Strong work ethic

Reliable and motivated

Verbal and written communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

DATTCO has a full-time Lead Mechanic opening at our School Bus Fleet Maintenance location in Westport, CT.

DATTCO is New England’s largest private passenger transportation company. Our School Bus Division consists of a fleet of over 1,000 buses, vans and other vehicles. We transport over 140,000 students in 30 school districts located throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

Benefits

• A family-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized
• Competitive compensation
• Medical & dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401k plan with company match
• Flexible shifts
• Overtime
• Paid time off
• Bonus program for earning ASE certifications
• Uniform & Boot Program
• Paid training to earn a CDL
• Promotion opportunities - we promote from within

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the maintenance shop
• Coordinate dispatch and maintenance with the School Bus Division
• Maintain good customer relations
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with DATTCO’s policies and procedures and all applicable laws
• Ability to train, coach and develop staff
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehicles
• Performs diagnostic and repair work
• Completes required paperwork with regards to repair orders and parts usage
• Makes road calls
• Owns and maintains the proper hand tools to perform job functions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of automotive, truck or bus repair
• Reliable, motivated and have a strong work ethic
• Skills to sufficiently diagnose and repair heavy-duty vehicles
• CT driver’s license
• Hold, or be eligible to possess, a CDL license
• Hold, or be willing to work toward, ASE certifications
• Possess the physical strength to safely perform all required tasks
• Must possess adequate verbal and written communication skills in English

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.