Mechanic Lead AM 3915

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

Key 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 breakdown , 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.

Primary Requirements:



* High School graduate or equivalent.


* Minimum of five years of experience condu...