Mechanic - Lead

JFK Transportation • Santa Ana, CA

14d • $27 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves diagnosing and performing a wide range of vehicle repairs, ensuring equipment availability through preventive maintenance, and maintaining accurate records. The Lead Mechanic will also be responsible for inventory management, reporting maintenance needs, and advising the Maintenance Supervisor on safety and vehicle condition. Road calls and on-the-road repairs may also be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years diesel mechanic repair experience
• Diagnostic and Electrical skills are a must
• Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required
• Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Diesel Technician
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen
• Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Have previous fleet experience and are familiar with diesel and gasoline systems

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs such as, adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, subassemblies, components, parts, or systems.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules
• Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate form.
• Advises Maintenance Supervisor of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse.
• Performs road calls and on the road repairs as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed