Lead Diesel Technician

STA•Binghamton, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Diesel Technician leads and performs maintenance services on company vehicles, including buses, vans, and service vehicles. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing vehicles, and ensuring they operate safely. The technician collaborates with team members to schedule repairs and services and works under the direction of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor for unscheduled maintenance. The position is based at 268 Kattelville Road, Binghamton, New York, and is full-time, Monday through Friday. Emergency roadside work may be required and could involve calls at home, extended hours, or weekend work when available. The employee may need to drive company vehicles and must provide their own hand tools for regular maintenance.

Requirements

CDL B with P&S endorsements, or ability to obtain them after starting.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of mechanic experience in an automotive, school bus, trucking, or heavy-equipment environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive attitude and willingness to continue learning.
Provide personal hand tools required for regular maintenance.
Current state driver's license, a clean driving record, and ability to maintain it.
Knowledge of tools, procedures, technical skills, and safety rules used to maintain and repair gasoline, diesel, and alternatively powered equipment.
Operational knowledge of gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuel vehicles, shop equipment, and tools.
Ability to inspect equipment and diagnose mechanical defects.
Ability to drive a vehicle; hiring includes verification of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to use ladders and other elevation equipment and operate the listed shop equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the team in performing maintenance services on buses, vans, and service vehicles.
Collaborate with team members to schedule repairs and services.
Diagnose and repair vehicles to ensure safety and proper operation.
Perform preventive maintenance procedures and minor defect repairs.
Learn and use the maintenance tracking system to complete work orders and comply with scheduled services.
Perform thorough and accurate Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI).
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance operations, including lubrication, fluid changes, brake adjustments, and tire rotation.
Perform unscheduled maintenance as needed, including DVIR repairs, under the direction of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.
Use ladders and other elevation equipment to access bus roofs and elevated light fixtures for repair and maintenance.
Operate CDL and non-CDL vehicles, including buses and vans, for road tests and to move vehicles in and out of the garage.
Operate shop equipment and hand tools required for the work.
Provide emergency roadside services as needed, potentially operating a replacement vehicle or utility truck.
Document repairs and parts completely and accurately on work orders.
Maintain tools and the workplace in a neat and orderly condition.
Follow vehicle-maintenance safety provisions and OSHA standards.
Understand and comply with State EPA regulations for disposal of toxic waste substances.
Perform other duties as required.