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We are looking for a Lead Technician that will supervise all work and personnel in the garage and related facilities; assigning work and issues instructions to personnel; checking completed work for compliance with instructions. Repair and servicing of school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment. Pay range $85K-$90,000/annually depending on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned personnel.
• Assign, supervise and participate in major and minor mechanical repairs on buses and other light motorized equipment; diagnose diesel internal combustion engine maintenance problems.
• Diagnose, supervise and participate in skilled and semi-skilled repairs of mechanical defects in buses, automobiles, trucks and other gas- and diesel-powered automotive equipment.
• Determine priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel; plan, organize and schedule workflow of employees as assigned; advise and assist assigned personnel; assure timely completion of work.
• Maintain records and reports as necessary.
• Conduct in-service training programs for employees with equipment suppliers for new techniques in mechanical repairs.
• Assist in the selection of new employees; train, supervise and evaluate assigned employees; recommend disciplinary action or promotion as appropriate; review completed work and provide feedback as necessary.
• Initiate requisition for materials and equipment; authorize purchases from local vendors; maintain adequate inventory of parts, equipment and supplies used in repairing and servicing motorized vehicles.
• Monitor tools, tool room equipment, maintenance and safety practices.

Qualifications:

• A thorough knowledge of standard shop methods and practices and the techniques, tools, machinery and materials of the trade.
• A thorough knowledge of the operating principle of diesel and other internal combustion engines.
• Extensive knowledge of the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of standard motor propelled equipment and road construction and maintenance machinery.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the necessary safe precautions. Considerable skill in the use and operation of tools, machinery and related equipment of the trade.
• Ability to plan, lay out, direct and supervise the work of skilled tradesmen and other shop workers is of prime importance.
• Ability to make estimates of the cost of labor and materials and to arrange for procurement and supply. Ability to maintain stock records and prepare reports.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Tools, equipment and procedures used in the general overhaul, repairs and maintenance of automotive equipment.
• Principles of internal combustion engines.
• Basic technologies involved in electrical, hydraulics and fuel systems.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Complete bus, truck and automotive vehicle maintenance operation.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operate and use of hand and power tools and equipment.