Lead Mechanic

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Upper Moreland Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, has a vacancy for a Lead Mechanic in its Fleet Garage. The position performs mechanical repairs, inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance on company vehicles and equipment, and supports fleet operations, repair-facility workflow, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Lead Mechanic may supervise employees and manage the repair facility and staff when the foreman is absent. The successful applicant may be assigned to second shift at the Department Head’s discretion, must attend vehicle-technology schools, and must be available for overtime and road-service call-outs. The role includes assisting with Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) procedures: collecting reports from drivers, repairing trucks, and filing reports nightly in accordance with DOT regulations. The mechanic completes work orders and vehicle-status and other reports, communicates long-term repair needs to the foreman and manager, follows parts-ordering and approval procedures, maintains a clean and safe work environment, and follows DOT Lock Out/Tag Out procedures when necessary. A written examination and field test are part of the selection process. The hourly rate listed is $44.16. Employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after December 15, 2022 receive $4.00 per hour less than the listed classification rate, with the reduction restored in annual $1.00 increases over four years; annual contract increases also apply. The position requires a commercial driver’s license and is subject to federal CDL-related drug and alcohol testing and bi-annual medical certification requirements. The posting specifies required steps and deadlines for obtaining a CDL after award of the job.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in job-related fields.
Valid Class A driver’s license with the Air Brake restriction removed; the classification requires a CDL.
Valid Pennsylvania State Inspection License for Class 7, Type 1 and 3.
Valid Pennsylvania Emission Inspection License.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Current certification of approval for air-conditioning recycling and repairs, such as M.A.C.S. (Mobile Air Conditioning Society).
Own the tools necessary to repair and inspect company vehicles and equipment.
Ability to diagnose and perform repairs on vehicle engines, cars and trucks, small engines, construction equipment, compressed-air systems, alternative-fuel vehicles, and communications, lighting, and telematics equipment.
Ability to work with outside contractors and company departments to solve problems.
Ability to supervise employees and manage the repair facility and staff in the foreman’s absence.
Ability to schedule repairs and maintain a steady workflow.
Ability to ensure safe work practices and OSHA compliance.
Working knowledge of computer diagnostic tools.
Some welding and fabrication experience.
Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics and use them to troubleshoot.
Complete the specified PennDOT knowledge-test authorization and vision-screening steps within 5 days of notification, pass the required knowledge testing within 60 days of job award, and obtain a CDL with necessary endorsements within the specified additional 120-day period.
Comply with CDL-related random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, and return-to-duty testing, and bi-annual medical certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications for car and truck.
Post-secondary automotive training.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and perform mechanical repairs on gasoline and diesel vehicle engines; cars; light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks; small engines; construction equipment; compressed-air systems; alternative-fuel vehicles; and communications, lighting, and telematics equipment.
Work with outside contractors, including dealers, body shops, and repair centers, and with Aqua departments to resolve problems.
Supervise employees and manage the repair facility and staff in the foreman’s absence.
Schedule repairs to maintain steady workflow through the repair facility.
Ensure safe work practices and OSHA compliance.
Assist with executing DVIR procedures, including collecting driver reports, repairing trucks, and nightly filing in accordance with DOT regulations.
Complete work orders for each truck and prepare departmental vehicle-status and other required reports.
Communicate long-term repair needs to the foreman and manager.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Follow parts-ordering procedures and approval processes.
Carry out DOT Lock Out/Tag Out procedures when necessary to prevent unsafe vehicles from operating on the roadway.
Perform miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
Attend vehicle-technology schools as required and respond to road-service call-outs.
Be available for overtime.