Lead Mechanic
hace 13 días
Glendale
Overview: If you reside in California, please see our ___ for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities: URGENTLY HIRING - MV Transportation is seeking an "A" Level Lead Mechanic/Technician who will perform preventive maintenance inspections on various types of vehicles. He/she will manage a fleet of 56 vehicles, assign work to other Technicians, purchase parts, and process paperwork. The position requires the Technician, must be able to teach, to diagnose, inspect, and change or repair defective coach components, sub-components, and systems on vehicles as time permits, more complex repair techniques. The A Lead Technician must possess a CDL license with airbrakes and a passenger endorsement, a 609 and 608 air conditioning certifications and at least H or T series ASE certifications. This position will report to the General Manager. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: • Assign, monitor, and review daily work orders to ensure timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled repairs., • Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on engines, transmissions, electrical systems, HVAC, CNG systems, and other major vehicle components., • Lead, coach, and train auto mechanics of all levels (A/B/C) to maintain high standards of workmanship and safety., • Support the Maintenance Manager in planning preventive maintenance schedules and tracking vehicle availability., • Inspect and sign off on completed repairs to ensure adherence to company, city, and CHP standards., • Maintain communication between maintenance, dispatch, and operations to minimize vehicle downtime., • Assist with warranty claims, vendor coordination, and parts inventory oversight., • Promote safety awareness by enforcing PPE use, lockout/tagout procedures, and general shop safety compliance., • Conduct or assist in root cause analysis of repeat defects, road calls, and failed inspections., • Support preparation of vehicles for CHP, TRC, and City audits., • Serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance Manager., • High School diploma or equivalent., • Effectively use and operate the tools and equipment required for the repair and maintenance of large vehicles., • Understand the theory, operation, and repair of diesel and CNG powered vehicles, including engines, transmissions, ignitions, and electrical hydraulic/pneumatic cooling, heating, and brake systems., • Learn and follow industrial and shop safety rules., • Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics., • Learn and effectively use personal computers and the company’s software programs for inventory and parts., • Read maps and locate road-called vehicles., • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing., • Understand and follow oral and written instructions., • Work independently under continual training and close supervision., • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work using principles of good customer service., • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug testing., • Have taken basic automotive or heavy duty repair courses or have good understanding of basic automotive/heavy duty systems., • Have journeyman level tools., • Must be a least 23 years of age., • Must possess, or obtain and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License with Air Brake and Passenger Endorsements, and a medical certificate by date of appointment., • Work well with others., • Must be able to work a varied schedule., • Willing to learn., • Available for training. MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment. #appcast
