Mechanic Lead

Loomis•East Syracuse, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead mechanic position will be approximately 50% labor (working vehicles) and 50% administrative (working with vendors, supervising daily activities of the shop, etc.).

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of experience conducting or managing light utility or truck repair and maintenance or a graduate from a reputable trade school.
Required operational knowledge of diesel equipment and tools normally associated with the troubleshooting and repairs of gasoline and diesel truck equipment.
Valid driver’s license (C or better) and meet qualifications as outlined in section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications are a plus.
Knowledge of International diesel medium-duty trucks as well as ford gas and diesel engines are preferred.
Must be able to accurately perform preventive maintenance to fleet vehicles, can spot component failures, worn or damaged parts, diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle systems, and produce quality repairs.
Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges.
Proficient knowledge of Windows operating systems as well as web-based maintenance tracking software.

Responsibilities

Schedule and ensure that all required PM inspections are performed.
Ensure that all service intervals are met as part of the PM inspection and repair activity.
Schedule and ensure that all driver reported defects are repaired on the same day written.
Ensure that any vehicles with safety or security problems are removed from service until repaired and/or inspected.
Ensure by personal inspection, on a random basis, that all PM inspections and repairs are properly made in a quality manner and that all vehicles are in a safe and operational condition.
Ensure by personal inspection that all brake, major engine, steering, and suspension repairs are performed correctly and in a quality manner before the vehicle is returned to service.
Review all repair orders for time, parts used, and description of work done.
Review all PM inspection checks-sheets for completeness.
Perform inventory and order parts and supplies as needed.
Test drive on a random basis, vehicles that have had a PM inspection, brake repair, tune-ups, or other major repairs to ensure the work was performed in a quality manner.
Examine all major components to ensure replacement is necessary and to determine what caused the failure.
Ensure all breakdowns, safety/security related, and driver reported defects are repaired and completed daily.
Schedule, plan and supervise all shop activities to ensure maximum productivity.
Ensure that the shop is always clean and safe.
Ensure all vehicle records are accurate, complete, and are kept up to date.
Ensure that all monthly reports are completed and reported on time.
Exercise control over the parts, supplies and outside repairs, as well as the technician’s work hours to ensure that costs are held to a minimum.
Conduct monthly meetings with technicians to inform them of shop performance, problem areas as well as strong areas.
Ensure that all technicians have been trained in the proper handling of hazardous materials as well as procedures to follow in case of a hazardous material spill.
Ensure that Material Safety Data Sheets are up to date and that technicians know how to use them.
Ensure that the Operations Department is aware of all shop activities.
Develop and maintain a close relationship to ensure there are no service interruptions.
Apply proper employee discipline when necessary.
Immediately bring instances of vehicle abuse, major mechanical problems, missed PM schedules, high out of service level and poor employee performance to the attention of the Branch Manager.