What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Service Technician position at Central States Bus Sales, Inc.?
Central States Bus Sales is currently seeking a Full-Time Lead Service Technician/Shop Foreman for our new Prattville, Alabama location. This position will provide technicians, bus washers and other shop personnel technical direction, information and advice to expedite the repair of vehicles or other equipment belonging to internal and external customers while monitoring quality and workmanship.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assist with delegation of shop duties to proper technicians based on technician capabilities and experience while leveling the work load to maximize our output without sacrifice of quality
- Repair vehicles and assist other technicians with repairs as needed
- Supervise shop personnel to control quality workmanship in the shop
- Train and supervise apprentice technicians
- Assist Service Manager with technician performance reviews
- Assist Service Manager to establish acceptable technician repair times to meet company and industry standards of proficiency and efficiency rates
- Keep shop clean, organized and safe
- Ensure technicians and other departmental personnel abide by safety standards and apply best practices to reduce potential accident and injury
- Ensure tools are maintained an operating properly
- Control expenses and costs in accordance with annual budgets and/or as needed
- Create and maintain a productive work environment with a positive atmosphere for our employees
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum five years bus repair or similar manager experience
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Communication Skills
- Computer literacy and electronics understanding
- Understand theory of, and troubleshoot electrical problems body and engine
- Understand theory of, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic brake systems
- Understand theory of, and repair of body construction and damage
- Knowledge of diesel and gas engine operation
- Must maintain an exemplary driving record in order to drive company vehicles. A motor vehicle record check will be performed at time of hire as well as annually.
