Lead Technician

• Reviews operator’s daily vehicle inspection reports to assign corrective maintenance as necessary
• Inspects, tests, and troubleshoots defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as
• handheld computers, engine analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges
• Trouble shoot major components such as engines, transmissions, and differentials to identify if they need replacement or repair
• Help mentor junior mechanics and mechanic apprentices with troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Identify warrantable repairs and parts working closely with fleet maintenance supervisor and parts specialist to ensure warrantee
• Maintain accurate service records of repairs, time, and materials required to perform repairs and services
• Assigns tasks to employees and verifies the quality of work performed
• Conducts employee safety observations and discusses observations with maintenance leadership

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 8 years of heavy duty truck maintenance experience
• Valid Class C driver’s license
• Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting alternative fuel systems and Cummins engines
• Diagnostic abilities with scanner tool and laptop with OEM software / Cummins Engines & Allison Transmissions
• Advanced proficiency with hand and pneumatic tools to perform advanced level heavy duty truck maintenance and
• repair
• Acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness inappropriate risks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• ASE Tor H Certifications
• Diesel Technology Certifications
• Section 609 Certification for Air Conditioning Repair
• Valid Class A or B driver’s license
• Waste and/or transportation industry a plus

Environmental Demands:

• Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, organization, concentration, working with interruptions & interpersonal abilities continuously.
• Eye/hand coordination, handling (holding), and wrist motion continuously.
• Balancing, bending, stretching, crouching, kneeling, pushing, reaching, and lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, noise, chemicals, grease, oil, hot/cold temperatures, wet slippery and uneven surfaces, and vibration continuously.
• Works inside & outside.