Lead Vehicle Technician

gategroup•Schiller Park, IL

37d

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Reporting to the local unit director of operations and west regional fleet manager, the Lead Technician Vehicle will be responsible for the upkeep of a fleet of company vehicles and vehicle equipment, perform maintenance on vehicles and vehicle equipment in a timely and cost effective manner and ensure that all facility DOT vehicle are in compliance where applicable Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Work Experience: 7+ years preventive maintenance experience.
Strong knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
Must be able to read electrical schematics and/or vehicle diagrams
Valid Drivers License
Effective communication skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
Must be able to maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ability to work well with others within a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
A willingness to learn new skills and participate in ongoing training sessions.
Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

Welding and fabrication skills preferred

Responsibilities

Communicates with all required vendors
Sources all needed parts and equipment.
Maintains local preventive maintenance schedule and ensures compliance.
Maintains shop and parts inventory at a required level.
Locates, corrects and adjusts defects on fleet vehicles and vehicle equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and vehicle equipment.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.
Maintains detailed records of time and materials used for completion of diagnosis.
Ensures all work is in compliance EPA requirements.
Ensures all company policies and procedures and OSHA standards are maintained to the highest level.