Mechanic Heavy Duty Journeyman, Lead - Vehicle Maintenance

OVERVIEW

To oversee the daily operation of vehicle maintenance facility; to assign work activities to assigned personnel; to ensure quality maintenance and availability of district vehicles in safe operating condition.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School education or equivalent; ASE certified preferred
• Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL class A driver’s license and vehicle emissions license
• Five years mechanical with minimum three years diesel experience
• Skills and experience of journeyman mechanic; proficient in diagnostic testing equipment of automotive and maintenance shops
• Significant supervisory experience required with proven ability to work with and to lead others
• Ability to work outside in either heat or cold; to lift and / or move 75 pounds
• Ability to operate vehicle maintenance repair facility equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe, Sun Diagnostic)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills
• Working knowledge of computer usage to generate work orders

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supervise the work activities of assigned personnel and the daily operation of assigned facility
• Assign work activities of assigned personnel; monitor progress and check completed jobs to ensure quality maintenance
• Receive discrepancy reports, log repairs and generate shop work orders on computerized system
• Schedule work assignments to utilize efficient and effective use of assigned personnel, vehicles and facilities
• Perform essential duties required of Heavy Duty Mechanic J
• Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles (i.e. buses, automobiles, vans and trucks)
• Lubricate, adjust and service equipment
• Estimate time and cost repairs to equipment
• Check buses for safety conformance and compliance
• Ensure shop area is maintained and free from hazards and safe work practices as followed
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform required paperwork and record keeping in a timely, neat and legible manner

ADDITIONAL DUTIES :

• Make service calls for emergency repairs and operate light and heavy duty towing equipment for vehicle recovery
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION

Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation.

Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.