Lead Mechanic

About the Role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Fleet Lead Mechanic to join our team. This role is responsible for diagnosing and performing mechanical repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, small engines, construction equipment, and alternative fuel vehicles. The successful candidate will also oversee repair facility operations, manage staff, and ensure safe work practices and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform mechanical repairs on vehicle engines (gasoline and diesel), cars, light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, small engines, construction equipment, compressed air systems, and alternative fuel vehicles.
• Repair and maintain communications, lighting, and telematics equipment.
• Work with outside contractors, dealers, body shops, and repair centers to solve problems.
• Supervise employees and manage repair facility operations in the foreman’s absence.
• Schedule repairs to maintain a steady workflow through the repair facility.
• Ensure safe work practices and OSHA compliance.
• Assist with Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) procedures, including collecting DVIRs, repairing trucks, and filing reports according to DOT regulations.
• Complete work orders, departmental vehicle status reports, and miscellaneous reports.
• Communicate long-term repair needs to the foreman and manager.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow part ordering procedures and approval processes.
• Perform DOT Lock Out/Tag Out procedures when necessary.
• Attend schools for vehicle technology and be subject to callouts for road service.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in job-related fields.
• Valid driver’s license - Class A with Air Brake restriction removed.
• Valid Pennsylvania State Inspection License for Class 7, Type 1 & 3.
• Valid Pennsylvania Emission Inspection License.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current certification of approval for air conditioning recycling and repairs (e.g., M.A.C.S.).
• Must own tools necessary to perform repairs and inspections.
• Working knowledge of computer diagnostic tools.
• Some welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Availability for overtime and potential assignment to second shift.

Qualifications

• ASE certifications for car and truck are preferred.
• Post-secondary automotive training preferred.
• Experience with alternative fuel vehicles (e.g., Compressed Natural Gas, propane, electric, hybrid).

Pay

The hourly rate of pay is $44.16*. Employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after December 15, 2022, will receive an additional $4.00 per hour, with the wage reduction returned in $1.00 increases annually over a four-year period. Annual contract increases apply.

Additional Information

The classification of “Lead Mechanic” is subject to Federal Highway Administration Regulation 49 CFR Part 382, including random drug and alcohol testing, reasonable suspicion testing, post-accident testing, return-to-duty testing, and bi-annual medical certification. Successful applicants must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within specified timeframes.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship or work in the same department.