Senior Mechanic Lead

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Job Title: Lead Mechanic - Job Description: - Responsibilities and Requirements: - * Must have training and knowledge of vehicle maintenance, and possess diesel mechanic skills to be able to handle most major and minor problems relating to vehicle maintenance. - * Formal schooling such as ASE, prior work experience, or previous on-the-job training required. - * Must have a clean driving record and must carry or be willing to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements. - Job Responsibilities: - * Assist with the daily operation and management of the transportation bus shop. - * Will help supervise the shop and mechanics and manage work assignments for all shop employees. - * Assist with driver concerns as well as communicating with bus attendants, substitutes, mentors, and other transportation staff. - * Work closely with the shop manager and the operations manager. - * Responsible for ensuring that the bus maintenance and repairs are current and complete. - * Assist with maintaining the vehicle fleet as well as helping keep accurate records of maintenance and repairs. - * Assist with scheduling vehicle maintenance, out-sourcing, and factory warranty issues/recalls, as needed. - * Assist with the purchasing of vehicles, equipment, tools, fuel, and other shop related items and help with record keeping and budget management, and related accounting procedures. - * Must be able to address mechanical issues, personnel issues, safety concerns, and complete accident investigations and insurance claims related to buses and other school vehicles. - Working Conditions: - * Contract days: 230-240 - * Start date: Immediate