First Student
FleetTechinCharge
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“Fleet Tech in Charge at First Student. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Supervises employees who maintain, repair and service all vehicles and equipment.. Assigns vehicles to authorized personnel and maintains records of use, mileage, maintenance, repairs and service.”
What You'll Achieve.
operational metrics; monitor key expense induces; ensure technicians adhere to safety, regulatory and appearance standards; ensure all work is properly completed in accordance with Company’s safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations; Monitor operational performance and efficiency and take action to redirect activities appropriately.
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting complex problems; repair diagnostics
In the state of Washington, this position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis., Ability to work under all weather conditions, Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, Ability to work in a crouched position or on back, lying on mechanic’s creeper, beneath motor vehicle equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Class CDL with passenger endorsement required (or expected within 3 months of hire), 3+ years of automotive or diesel repair experience required, 1 year of supervisory experience in a lead technician role, and/or supervisor or other management role requiring thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulations, Valid driver’s license, experience with computers, web-based applications, and computerized diagnostics, customer service and organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, Builds labor relations with unionized employees (if applicable) and addresses and resolves requests and situations
Nice to Have
vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair, State inspection license (if required), ASE Certification preferred, Must participate in ASE testing program (expected to have Master Ascent within 6 months of hire)
What You'll Do.
Supervises employees who maintain
repair and service all vehicles and equipment.
Assigns vehicles to authorized personnel and maintains records of use
Coordinates the day-to-day operations of a groups of Technicians assigning
monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work
directing efforts and providing technical guidance on more complex issues.
Inspects and reviews the results of maintenance and repair works
monitors repairs and performs vehicle audits to ensure technicians adhere to safety
regulatory and appearance standards.
Review any equipment failures and replacements to identify trends and monitor key expense induces.
Oversee repair diagnostics on more complex matters and provide coaching
where may be required to road test vehicles to determine necessary repairs.
Maintain advanced knowledge of engine
hydraulic and electrical systems to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on vehicles and equipment
on site and on the road
including: engine chassis repair and knowledge of vehicle body control systems
including hydraulics and electrical systems to maintain and repair vehicles in a timely and safe knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems to effectively diagnose and repair complex heating and cooling systems in vehicles in a timely and safe manner.
Supervise technicians in maintenance shop
including responsibilities as conducting daily shop fleet coaching/counseling/training all Technician levels on performance/corrective action
when make hiring/termination decisions in concert with Location Management and/or Human conduct employee training and performance evaluate and make recommendations for merit increase
promotion and job changes
Oversee maintenance shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases are within budget.
Review and approve expenses that are within scope of approval refer larger expenses or major repairs to manager as appropriate.
Schedules and administers fleet maintenance
assists in troubleshooting complex problems with equipment.
Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch
maintenance manager and/or other operations personnel.
Conduct Quality Control Inspections
track issues and resolution to ensure all work is properly completed in accordance with Company’s safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations.
Provides direction to all Technician levels
and ensures that all repair and maintenance is performed in a safe
efficient and timely manner.
Works closely with General Manager/Location Manager and or Maintenance Manger providing status of maintenance and budget requirements.
Reviews repair orders.
Identify training opportunities and
document issues and constructively discuss corrective action
Monitor operational performance and efficiency and take action to redirect activities appropriately.
Supervises automotive fueling.
May arrange services for building and ground keeping.
Assists Lower level Technicians with labor work as needed or required.
May order fuel for all vehicles
and subcontract repair work.
Performs hands on work activities as requested or required.
Completes special projects as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Works closely with General Manager/Location Manager and or Maintenance Manger providing status of maintenance and budget requirements.; Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch, maintenance manager and/or other operations personnel.
Communication Scope
written and oral communication skills
Process & Methodology
planning and scheduling maintenance repairs (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
Full Job Description
Supervises employees who maintain, repair and service all vehicles and equipment. Assigns vehicles to authorized personnel and maintains records of use, mileage, maintenance, repairs and service. Coordinates the day-to-day operations of a groups of Technicians assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance on more complex issues. Inspects and reviews the results of maintenance and repair works, monitors repairs and performs vehicle audits to ensure technicians adhere to safety, regulatory and appearance standards. Review any equipment failures and replacements to identify trends and monitor key expense induces.In the state of Washington, this position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. $39.17/hr **What we offer!** * Full comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, and hospitalization coverage for single, plus one, and family coverage provided by CBA * Automatic enrollment in 401k * Automatic life insurance * Sick days, vacation days, and paid holidays **Major Responsibilities** * Oversee repair diagnostics on more complex matters and provide coaching, where necessary; may be required to road test vehicles to determine necessary repairs. Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on vehicles and equipment, on site and on the road, including: engine chassis repair and maintenance; knowledge of vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics and electrical systems to maintain and repair vehicles in a timely and safe manner; knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems to effectively diagnose and repair complex heating and cooling systems in vehicles in a timely and safe manner. * Supervise technicians in maintenance shop, including responsibilities as conducting daily shop
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