Lead Technician, Light Vehicles

Location:

Allegheny County PA

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Job Description:

• Effectively plans and assigns maintenance and repair work.
• Inspects and tests all work performed by subordinate level personnel to ensure quality of service performed and to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, federal regulations, and emission regulations.
• Performs journey-level repair work on wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists equipment maintenance and repair personnel with extensive major overhauls and repairs to include engine, drive train, chassis, brakes
• Responds to emergency service calls and performs roadside repair.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to diagnose problems, and to test maintenance and repair work.
• Prepares and maintains accurate work records of maintenance work.
• Reports work status and special problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Requires and enforces strict adherence to OSHA, Company and Customer safety standards
• Follows verbal and written instructions; meets schedule and attendance requirements; performs all physical requirements of position
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with managers, coworkers, and user departments.

Job Qualifications:

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a minimum of five years’ experience as a journey-level mechanic
• Dealership certification required; Ford certification preferred
• Excellent diagnostic skills
• PA state inspection and emission licenses required
• ASE Master Automobile Technician certification preferred
• Working knowledge of all types of motor vehicles to be able to diagnose and repair equipment
• Use and care of required tools and equipment; Must provide own tools and rollaway box
• Lead/supervisory experience preferred
• Graduation from an accredited technical school, apprentice program, or verified military schooling program teaching the mechanic trade
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements of position
• Basic computer skills required; Knowledge of fleet management system preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform complete operational checks
• Experience in the troubleshooting and repair of engine assemblies, clutch assemblies, brakes, hydraulic systems, drive trains, transmissions, and electrical system
• Outstanding technical knowledge, excellent people skills and focus on superior customer service.
• Additional training in Hazardous Waste Accumulation, Pollution Prevention and other training related to the position may be required
• Team player; ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with others
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English for a working knowledge of hazardous, safety, and environmental warnings, as per contract requirement
• High school diploma or equivalent

Addtional Job Information (if applicable):

Accountable for:

• Timely completion and accuracy of all work.
• Working closely and harmoniously with other employees.
• Adherence to contract requirements, safety and health regulations, and company policies.

Work Conditions:

• May perform work both indoors and outdoors as needed.
• May be periodically exposed to inclement weather conditions or other work conditions by nature.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel and squat to perform repairs and inspections
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to work with small fasteners or components

Shenandoah Fleet is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/Preferred Veteran/Disabled

E-Verify employer

Must have clean drug screen, and satisfactory background and MVR screening results

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Shop hours are 6:00 am – 3:00 pm; schedule varies during snow season