Lead Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Sioux Area Metro is South Dakota’s largest transportation provider. Our mission is to have a positive social and economic impact on the community by providing a safe and reliable transportation option for all who live, work, or play in Sioux Falls.

Responsibilities

• Direct highly varied and complex operations related to vehicle and equipment service
• Repair and/or replace any subsystem associated with heavy, medium, and/or light duty SAM coaches and automotive equipment
• Work with other maintenance workers, drivers, and transportation supervisors
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of mechanic experience
• Possess knowledge of the design, adjustment, operation, maintenance, and repair of systems and subsystems of SAM coaches and related shop equipment
• Able to work on their feet eight hours per day, lift 100 pounds, and carry parts, equipment, and supplies
• Class AA and ASE Certified
• Hold a valid SD driver’s license
• Able to obtain a CDL permit
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, including trade or vocational school. Additional training at manufacturer’s schools, courses, or seminars is a plus.
• Pass a drug screening and background check: no felonies, clean MVR, no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions, and no more than 2 speeding tickets

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401K with up to 6% company match
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Tool allowance
• Bonus days

Pay

Salary Range: $37.32 / hour

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401K with up to 6% company match
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Tool allowance
• Bonus days