NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Transit Mechanic Foreman
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$54K/yr - $56K/yrNEOGOV is a company seeking a Transit Mechanic Foreman to oversee skilled trades work on vehicles. The role involves supervising mechanics, coordinating maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while performing vehicle inspections and repairs.
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Responsibilities
Supervises Mechanics, Mechanic Assistants, and Maintainer Crew Leader, by assigning, directing, training, and evaluating staff and their work performed; assignment dependent upon work shift
Assists with hiring, supervising, and scheduling of division personnel; recommends reward, transfer, promotion, suspension, termination, and demotion
Coordinates the scheduling of vehicles for maintenance, inspection and repairs; informs the Transit Maintenance Manager of the status of repairs
Schedules special repairs needed after hours and on holidays
Ensures proper work and cleaning procedures are followed
Performs the duties of the Mechanic as needed including diagnosing and repair of A/C and mechanical problems and performing preventative maintenance
Supervises and participates in required State inspections, preventive maintenance and diagnosis; adjusts, repairs and services hybrid, gasoline, diesel-powered vehicles and electric powered vehicles
Services automotive and heavy-duty assemblies, systems and accessories such as drive train, suspension systems, braking systems, multi-speed transmissions, torsion arms, hydraulic system, compressed air system, vacuum, and electric controls, air-conditioning, electrical systems and components, wheelchair lifts, airbags, etc.; rebuilds parts as necessary
Performs tire installations and repairs; mounts and balances tires; performs wheel alignments
Operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, forklift, specialized tools and devices such as dynamometers, specialized kingpin press, repair and rebuilding planetary drives, diagnosis multiple complex computer-operated systems on buses, dial gauges, wheel alignment gauges, grinders, drill presses, hydraulic lift, impact wrench, power tools, and specialized tools for electric vehicles
Responds to road calls and other emergency calls for service including after-hours call-outs for breakdowns
Performs road tests of vehicles to ensure safety and quality of work performed
Advises Supervisor of additional work needed and repairs that cannot be completed
Completes State inspection reports and work orders indicating parts used and time spent
Performs general custodial duties in the automotive shop area
Complies with regulations governing the handling and disposal of hazardous waste and the use of personal protection
Performs diesel engine tune-ups and engine overhaul or rebuilds
Assists in the training of new staff and instructs on safe equipment use and operations
Generates required reports using computer software
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED certification required
ASE certification/ Auto Mechanics Certification/Associates Degree or equivalent
Supervisory experience
Possession of or ability to obtain Commonwealth of Virginia State Inspector license and Type II A/C certification within one year of employment
Valid commercial driver's license (Class B with Air Brakes and P endorsement) in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a satisfactory driving record
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing guidelines as set forth by the Federal Transit Administration and the US Department of Transportation in 49 CFR Part 40, and Part 655, as amended
A pre-employment drug screening is required for this position
Drug and alcohol testing guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration, will be followed during the employment period
Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, and tools of the automotive and bus mechanic trade
Thorough knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of hybrid, gasoline, and diesel-powered equipment, electric powered equipment, and machinery
Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of bus maintenance trade
Thorough knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines
Knowledge of the practices, methods, and tools of welding and machinery operation
Ability to assign and supervise the work of skilled mechanics and other shop workers
Ability to diagnose defects in and repair a wide variety of maintenance and construction equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, and the general public
Benefits
The Town of Blacksburg offers a wide range of benefits.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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