Senior Inspector

Pace•Arlington Heights, IL
•$70,902 - $154,928•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Regional Manager, Maintenance Technical Services, the Senior Inspector is responsible for conducting technical inspections of accident-related and maintenance repairs; reviewing, evaluating, and presenting repair estimates; coordinating parts procurement for maintenance and collision repairs; and inspecting, designing, and overseeing the fabrication of parts, tools, and related equipment. Administer, monitor and supervise vendor compliance to Pace-issued contracts regarding bus collision and maintenance repairs. Manage all warranty and non-warranty repairs to bus body and structure performed by outside vendors.

Requirements

  • Age: 21+
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
  • Must have a minimum of eight (8) years in heavy-duty collision repair and body & diesel maintenance and estimate preparation.
  • Must have or obtain, within 90 days of being hired, a valid "B" Commercial Driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements and the ability to operate Pace equipment.
  • Must demonstrate intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
  • Must have strong customer service skills and be detail-oriented.
  • Must have experience managing vendor relationships.
  • Must be proficient in computer skills required for teaching, research and record keeping.
  • Must be able to handle confidential and/or sensitive information in a professional manner.
  • Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with supply information for Materials Management, Purchasing, Legal and Safety departments.
  • Monitoring practices at several vendor locations ensuring that all repairs are performed according to Pace standards.
  • Assisting personnel in enforcing contract requirements with respect to current duties while assisting in the diagnosis of vehicle problems.
  • Coordinating bus movements/repairs between divisions/vendors and assists, guides, and trains maintenance personnel.
  • Write specifications and review contract proposals and assist in the development of technical specifications.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Full pay ranges so candidates can consider their long-term growth potential.
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