Diesel Mechanic / Shop Foreman Job in Albany 12202, New York Us
Durham School Services, a subsidiary of National Express Corporation, a well known provider of School Bus Services in
Shift hr - M-F 3pm - 11pm
Pay rate - $20.51 + $2.00 Shift pay
Position requires:
**Minimum recommended hand tools for Class I Mechanic
**High school graduate or equivalent education, training and experience
**Familiar with diesel and gasoline systems
**Must pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and background check
**Diagnostic, Electrical, and AC skills are a must.
**Ability to use good judgment and Decision Making skills
Qualified Candidates must have:
**A minimum of five years automotive or truck repair experience
**ASE certification in four areas is desirable
**Ability to use MS (word, excel Outlook) programs
**Valid applicable state license and other required certification to operate company vehicles
Interested candidates should apply online Here : http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DURHAMSCHOOLSERVICEScws=1rid=1363
OR our Facility:
DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES
830 South Pearl St
Albany, NY 12202
Lead Technician
To organize, lead and supervise the performance of a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled technicians in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of NEC vehicles and to conduct more complex diagnostic and repair work with little supervision. To ensure adherence to relevant legislation, regulations, requirements, policies and safe working practices and procedures to facilitate the smooth operation and function of an effective repair and preventive maintenance program at an assigned location. To provide training, advice, guidance and leadership to lesser-qualified Technicians. To act for Maintenance Supervisor during absences.
RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:
1. Plans, assigns and leads the day-to-day work for an assigned location. Performs a variety of repairs to include technical, diagnostic, and maintenance work ensuring appropriate assignment of duties based upon skill and certification levels of technicians.
2. Provides ongoing training to assigned employees in proper maintenance and repair methods, practices, procedures and techniques and appropriate use of tools and equipment.
3. Reviews completed work orders of assigned staff and as appropriate, inspects work and/or test-drives vehicles to ensure repairs and maintenance are of the highest quality and resolved the problem, ensure use of proper work methods and techniques and ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State/Provincial and local regulations, requirements, standards and specifications and company policies.
4.Performs and/or leads the more advanced journeyman Technician work including inspection, diagnosis and repair in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
5. Provides advice, guidance and/or hands on assistance to Technicians and Top Journeymen Technicians with repairs they are not familiar with, ensuring high quality and prevention of "come back" repairs.
6. Maintains work, time and material and equipment maintenance logs and records for self and assigned staff.
7. Ensures the maintenance of a clean, safe, effective and efficient work environment including Identifying and making recommendations to resolve unsafe maintenance conditions or practices.
8. Provides input to Manager Maintenance on individual Apprentice Technicians, Technicians and Top Journeyman Technicians technical skills and/or training needs as well as collective training needs.
9. Reviews, assesses and analyzes work processes and practices and identifies and recommends opportunities for improvements.
10. Coordinates maintenance activities with other Operations units (e.g. Route Logistics, Driver Care etc.)
11. Identifies and reports vehicle abuse and/or major technical problems.
12. Acts for Maintenance Supervisor during absences.
National Express is an equal opportunity employer
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