Position: Lead Automotive Technician
Classification: CL 03-05 ($24.29 - $25.87 - $27.51) Hours: 40/week
Work Weeks: 52/year
Supervisor: Operations Supervisor
Positions Supervised: None
Essential Function of the Job:
Responsible for ensuring that the agency’s vehicles – including buses and personal vehicles are safe, maintained and well-functioning. Works as a part of the Operations Department team by scheduling vehicle appointments; performs all preventive and emergency maintenance of agency’s vehicles; and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and laws. By ensuring that our fleet is operational, other employees are able to perform all of their duties for the community in the most efficient way possible.
Examples of Work:
(Any one position may not include all duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in the positions of this class.)
- Performs all major duties and responsibilities of “A”, “B”, and “C” mechanic classifications, and in addition must be able to perform all repairs needed on any vehicle owned by the agency and possess/maintain all applicable certifications.
- Diagnose safety and mechanical issues and make recommendations for repair and disposal of vehicles.
- Make mechanical repairs and adjustments on brakes, driver train, electrical, and all other systems and components of agency vehicles.
- Gas and MIG welding.
- Metal and fiberglass body repair.
- Perform all work on diesel and gasoline engines.
- Secure EightCAP, Inc. property, buildings and yards under transportation control.
- Attend continuing education courses and trainings in order to maintain required certifications and others as directed by supervisor.
- Schedule and input data into the fleet computer system.
- Coordinate and manage roadside emergency assistance requests.
- Maintain a proper parts inventory
- Makes recommendations for cost savings measures or initiatives to supervisor.
- Work with other EightCAP employees to efficiently schedule any vehicle repairs and maintenance appointments that are needed.
- Responsible for ensuring that all work conducted on agency vehicles is done in accordance with MIOSHA, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards.
- Prepare agency vehicles for inspections, including but not limited to the Michigan State Police bus inspection; serves as the primary contact for inspectors during inspection process.
- Maintain records on a variety of software systems.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements of Work:
- Supply own tools.
- Ability to organize paperwork and manage time.
- Department of Transportation Physical including drug testing.
- Satisfactory review of Criminal History Check and DHS Clearance.
- Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work well with others and give direction.
- Lifting large amounts of weight is often required.
- Maintain current copies of driver qualifications, i.e., CPR cards, license, physical, training, etc.
Preferred Minimum Training and Experience:
- Valid CDL, Class C or B License, with “P” and “S” endorsements and excellent driving record for operating buses to pick up, drop off, and test driving for maintenance purposes or be able to obtain CDL within 90 days.
- Completion of Michigan School Bus Driver Education Course or be able to complete within 90 days.
- Hold State Certification Applicable Diesel or Auto Mechanic or obtain within one year.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledgeable in diesel and gasoline engines and school bus requirements.
- Computer and organizational skills.
EightCAP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Agency. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Information contained in this posting is available in alternative format for individuals with disabilities. To request alternate format posting information, write to the above address, or call (616) 754-9315, or 1-800-649-3777, (Telephonic Device for the Deaf, TDD).
