Automotive Lead Journey

Community Transit•Everett, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Automotive Lead Journey Mechanic, you will oversee mechanical functions in the maintenance shop and perform skilled diagnosis, preventive maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on agency equipment. You will provide technical assistance, make independent service and repair decisions, assign and oversee work, coordinate vehicle availability, and support preventive maintenance compliance and fleet expansion needs. The role includes operating vehicles and working with maintenance, parts, operations teams, and vendors to maintain safe, reliable equipment and complete projects on time. The position is safety-sensitive under U.S. Department of Transportation rules and is subject to drug and alcohol testing. Most work takes place in vehicle or heavy-equipment maintenance shops, with movement between shop buildings and work in varied weather and shop conditions. Applicants must submit an online application, resume, job history, and supplemental-question responses. Selection may include interviews, background and reference checks, and performance tests.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressively responsible journey-level vehicle maintenance experience, including mechanical repair of diesel- or gas-powered equipment.
Possess a complete set of heavy-equipment Journey Level tools and a roll-away toolbox.
Have or obtain within 90 days of hire a Washington State driver's license and a CDL with passenger endorsement and no air-brake restriction.
Be able to work any assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet agency needs.
Pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that enables successful performance of the job duties is accepted.
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and inspection principles, practices, materials, and operating procedures.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance functions for light- to medium-duty gas or diesel equipment.
Knowledge of computerized diagnostic equipment, health and safety hazards, precautions, and proper use of safety equipment.
Basic computer skills.
Foster an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit core values and supporting the organization’s vision and mission.
Inspire team commitment, pride, and trust; promote cooperation and motivate team members toward shared goals.
Demonstrate courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in interactions.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally, providing timely, relevant, concise information and clearly outlining necessary actions.
Use diagnostic equipment and diagnose and repair diesel and gas engines and transmissions.
Use maintenance computer software.
Perform maintenance repairs with limited supervision.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and others.
Recognize and inform management of deficiencies in performance standards.
Work collaboratively as part of a team.
Manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
Think critically, identify strengths and weaknesses, and consider alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
Knowledge of maintenance shop rules and regulations.
Experience responding to and analyzing operating problems and developing and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Create work orders for mechanics and monitor the accuracy of completed work orders and time cards.
Ensure the quality and quantity of work are maintained and notify management of work issues.
Diagnose malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on agency equipment in the field or at the maintenance facility.
Operate vehicles as required.
Oversee equipment maintenance employees to ensure work standards, policies, procedures, and safety and security requirements are followed.
Work with Facilities Maintenance to ensure equipment and workspaces are safe.
Provide technical troubleshooting assistance and determine repair direction.
Independently make decisions concerning service, repair, and maintenance of agency diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles.
Assign work to Journey Mechanics and prioritize assignments to meet operational needs.
Maintain special-project schedules and ensure projects are completed promptly.
Assign and oversee work performed by Vehicle Service Worker staff.
Coordinate vehicle availability and support preventive maintenance compliance efforts.
Identify required new parts and examine old parts to determine failure causes.
Work with the Parts department to source, order, receive, and surplus parts and other agency assets.
Coordinate with Dart, Via/Zip, and Vanpool teams to document and perform acceptance inspections and customization work with agency vendors for fleet expansion.
Support vehicle customization for Community Transit department needs.
Support and inspect vendor-maintained vehicles.
Perform other similar duties as needed.