Senior Mechanic

Senior Mechanic

The Senior Mechanic performs advanced maintenance, repairs, and fabrication across a variety of vehicles and equipment, including light to heavy-duty automotive, public safety, off-road power equipment, and electric vehicles. This role ensures efficient fleet operations through a focus on preventative maintenance and timely response to unexpected repairs, while also providing leadership and technical expertise to other staff members.

Vehicle Inspection and Diagnostics

• Inspect and road test vehicles to identify mechanical issues, including engine noises, vibrations, exhaust problems, and other performance-related concerns.
• Verify driver-reported issues and assess the severity of the problem to prioritize work orders.

Fleet Management and Preventative Maintenance

• Prioritize and assign preventative maintenance tasks and unscheduled repair requests to optimize fleet performance and minimize downtime.
• Manage an organized inventory of parts and supplies, ordering materials such as fuel, lubricants, filters, and other components to ensure repairs are completed on schedule.
• Assist with procurement and inventory management of tools and supplies to support fleet operations.

Advanced Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance

• Perform complex maintenance and repairs on a wide range of light to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including student transportation, grounds, and maintenance vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using computerized and manual techniques.
• Overhaul engines, transmissions, differentials, and other key vehicle systems, including replacing bearings, and aligning wheels and brakes.
• Conduct body repairs, including welding, cutting, brazing, and fabricating components.
• Modify and replace vehicle body parts and apply paint as necessary.

Electric Vehicle Maintenance

• Diagnose and repair electric vehicle systems, ensuring functionality and adherence to safety standards.

Emergency Repairs

• Respond to emergency vehicle breakdowns, performing on-site diagnostics and repairs to minimize downtime and ensure vehicle operability.
• Test drive school buses and other Class B vehicles for diagnostic purposes, ensuring all safety concerns are addressed.

Documentation and Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance and repair activities, including dates and parts used.
• Review and process invoices, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with established procedures.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma, or an equivalent AND six years of progressive experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, including work with heavy gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. OR, A one-year industry trade school or associates degree in an automotive technology area AND four years of related experience.

Licenses and Certificates

• California Class B Commercial Driver's License
• Passenger and airbrake endorsements.
• Clean Truck Check Tester License

Employees must fulfill license requirements prior to the completion of the six-month probationary period.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Utilize diagnostic tools and perform repairs on various vehicle systems.
• Interpret diagnostic devices, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs reports.
• Calculate precise measurements.

Knowledge of

• Tools, techniques, and practices for maintaining and repairing heavy and light vehicles, including gasoline, diesel, and electric systems.
• Engine mechanics, transmissions, hydraulics, air brakes, and electrical systems.
• Vehicle safety regulations and industry standards.
• Diagnostic tools and equipment used for vehicle inspections and repairs.

Ability to

• Manage complex vehicle maintenance tasks and diagnose mechanical issues.
• Prioritize tasks, assign work, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Estimate scope of work, including time of repairs.
• Develop and maintain records and reports.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Collaborate with others to carry out work.
• Exercise initiative and independence of judgment and action.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Collaborate effectively with staff members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Learn and apply new information, skills, and technology.

Working Environment

Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant safety considerations exist from physical labor, moving equipment, and temperature and noise extremes. Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested…