Lead Mechanic - Located in Riverside, CA

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all Front-Line Mechanic maintenance activities assigned by Fleet Manager.
• Rotates on-call duties with Fleet Manager.
• Ensures the quality of work performed meets department standards and work is completed as scheduled.
• Provides input to Fleet Manager for employee evaluation and progress report purposes.
• Aids Fleet Manager in developing new maintenance programs.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Aids Fleet Manager in training technicians.
• Maintains required vehicle records, including data entry, parts ordering, etc.
• Responds to vehicle breakdowns in the field when requested.
• Assists other Mechanics as needed.
• Operates company vehicles in accordance with company policy and safe practices.
• Completes all required paperwork neatly, correctly, and on time.
• Utilizes parts computer program to locate needed parts and verify correct application.
• Attends meetings, classes, training, etc., as directed by Fleet Manager.
• Performs all other duties as requested by Fleet Maintenance Manager.

Principal Accountabilities

• Vehicles repaired and maintained correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Quickly respond, diagnose, and repair vehicles during road call situations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Paperwork complete and neat.
• Accurately account for all parts and materials.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Maintain good working relationships with all personnel and maintain professional conduct with outside contacts.

Safety

• Takes responsibility for and demonstrates safe work practices.
• Adheres to organization and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Identifies and reports safety concerns.
• Adheres to Fleet policies and procedures.

Essential Equipment Used

• Telephone, Cell phone, pager.
• Personal Computer skills.
• Personal hand tools.
• Vehicle Shop Equipment: Vehicle Hoist, Diagnostic Scan Tools (IDS, Snap-On or equivalent), Brake Lathe, Tire Mounting Machine, Tire Balancer, A/C Recovery/Recycle Machine, Pneumatic air tools, Hand Tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions on memos, letters, and various documents and repair manuals.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Skills necessary to perform maintenance and repairs on company vehicles.
• Electrical diagnosis experience with ability to read and comprehend schematics.
• Must have a full set of personal tools.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• Management/Leadership experience preferred.
• Fleet maintenance background preferred.
• Journeyman level experience.
• 5 years experience in automotive repair.
• ASE Certifications (Combination A1-A8 – Mandatory Brake Certification ASE or equivalent).
• ASE 609 or equivalent Certification Mandatory.