Senior Diesel Mechanic Supervisor

Academy Express; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Academy Express in Atlanta, GA seeks a highly skilled Bus Mechanic with manager skills to lead a diesel bus fleet maintenance operation. You will manage a team of mechanics and cleaning staff, oversee a diesel garage, and perform hands-on repairs while developing your team.

The role includes diagnosing engines and transmissions, conducting preventative maintenance, and coordinating with vendors. CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements is required, with a competitive hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance.
• Must have supervisory experience and own tools.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks and welding equipment.
• Familiar with diagnostic devices such as DDEC/ATEC readers and related gear.
• CDL license with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise diesel mechanics and cleaning staff.
• Hands-on maintenance of the assigned bus fleet.
• Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of bus engines and transmissions.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections, respond to road calls.
• Document warranty and repairs; supervise operations and vendor sourcing.
• Perform general welding and fabrication as needed.

Skills

Diesel engines

Supervisory experience

Hand tools

Diagnostic devices

CDL with Passenger & Airbrake

Tools

DDEC readers

ATEC readers

SmarTire

Welding equipment

Hydraulic jacks

Job description

Academy Busis highly skilled Bus Mechanic with manager skills for Prevost Bus fleet Maintenance operations. This position is located at our modern state of the art facility in Atlanta, GA.

In this role you will manage a team of mechanics and cleaning crew, and oversee the operations of a diesel bus maintenance garage. You will be hands-on with repairs and on-going training and development of your team.

Earn $33.00-$42.00 per hour. Pay rate commensurate with experience level.

Responsibilities:

• Train and supervise diesel mechanics and cleaning staff.
• Hands-on maintenance of assigned bus fleet
• Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour bus engines and transmissions
• Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance
• Inspections and road tests, respond to road calls
• Warranty and repair documentation
• Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly and cleaning of components such as: Diesel engines, electronic systems/motors/controls, drive line components, tires, bearings, brake systems, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, oil/air filters, door assemblies, controls, belts, pneumatic valves, cables, and linkages, radiators, heating, air conditioning, alternators, generators, voltage regulators, suspensions, seating, steering, and glass.
• Supervise maintenance operations and source local vendors as needed
• General welding/fabrication

Requirements:

• 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance
• Must have supervisory experience, Must have own tools
• Proven ability to use hands tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, pullers, VOA instruments, reamers, vacuum and compression pumps, welding equipment, and testing instruments
• Proficient in the use of diagnostic devices such as: DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment
• Basic computer skills
• CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance
• Supplemental coverages
• 401K plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Academy is an EEO.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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