Lead Mechanic Job at Harlow's School Bus Service

Harlow's School Bus Service Williston, ND 58801

$35 - $40 an hour

Diagnose, repair and maintain specialty vehicles and trucks including but not limited to work on electrical systems, diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, drivetrains, etc. Also responsible for small repairs on engine attachments, body leaks/repairs, parts ordering, documentation and record keeping, reviewing DVIRs, completing recalls, moving units as necessary, general assistance and training. This position requires the employee to understand service department standards including technician efficiency and productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Technicians is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in their jobs as well as ongoing cleanliness in their work bay.

2. Technician will interact with Certified Bus Drivers to assist in troubleshooting bus mechanical and electrical issues. This will occur in person and over dispatch radio. A high level or professional respect is expected in this interaction.

3. This position will perform corrective and preventative maintenance on diesel (and gas) powered buses as well as all bus auxiliary components/systems on and in the vehicle.

4. Technician accountable for meeting efficiency, productivity and effective labor rate standards as set forth by their supervisor.

5. Technicians must be able to request parts needed to complete repairs including the ability to read technical drawings and understand parts catalogs.

6. Technician will be in an environment with other people doing similar work and must be able to work well in that environment and requires the ability to effectively communicate with other Harlow’s staff and potential customers.

7. This position requires the ability to learn new transportation related products and methods as well as the potential ability to teach learned skills and abilities to lower-level technicians.

8. Technicians must be able to request parts needed to complete repairs including the ability to read technical drawings and understand parts catalogs.

9. Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Experience and skill requirements:

Ability to pass medical examination and obtain (and maintain) State of South Dakota Class B CDL w/ CDL Endorsements of Passenger (P) and School Bus (S).

  • Obtain and Maintain a DOT Medical Card.
  • Associates Degree-Technical School for the technical requirements or verifiable equivalent from previous shop experience.

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and appropriately gather and analyze information.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain confidentiality, be open to innovative ideas, and work successfully both on an independent basis and on a team. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the Company and build community relationships.
  • Oral Communication: Ability to organize thoughts and speak persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct effective meetings.
  • Written Communication: Strong writing skills using good spelling, punctuation, grammar; detail-oriented in editing written documents; ability to present numerical and statistical data effectively; and ability to accurately interpret and communicate written information.
  • Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to ensure the timely completion of projects and development of realistic action plans.
  • Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
  • Adaptability: Able to quickly adapt and respond to a rapidly changing work environment and manage competing demands in a productive manner.
  • Dependability: Demonstrated ability to consistently be at work and on time as scheduled, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
  • Should be honest, assertive, and systematic.
  • Know proper teaching techniques, demonstrate good human relations and communication skills; able to recognize something that is wrong or incomplete, and knowing how to apply logic as well common sense when addressing situations.
  • Leaders constantly strive for excellence. Positive attitude and an open mind is a must. Constantly striving to improve knowledge, abilities, and skills as well professionalism will be ongoing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Williston, ND 58801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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