Lead Vehicle Technician
Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Lead Vehicle Technician for a company located in Alexandria, VA. They will coordinate technician training, schedule work assignments and manage workflow, complete shop safety, operational audits, manage parts room inventory, replenishment and review, audit repair orders. The Lead will spend a portion of their day repairing, and maintaining all types of customer vehicles, and equipment including routinely performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance to ensure efficient vehicle operations to perform job duties independently, with limited supervision; mentor for vehicle technicians, as needed, and will need to provide their own tools.
Pay Rate
$36-$39 per hour
Schedule and Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30am to 5:00pm (On call 24/7)
Lead Vehicle Technician Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain safe and clean conditions in all Fleet Maintenance facilities
- Assist with vehicle maintenance in an efficient and cost-effective manner
- Routinely communicates with the management team about any issues or problems requiring attention
- Develop and maintain a cooperative team shop environment through effective oversite of work activities and through partnering with teammates to complete the assigned workload
- Maintain accurate parts inventory, research and resolve all discovered inventory discrepancies and notifies maintenance management when a resolution is not available
- Serve as a mentor for Vehicle Technicians B and C, may perform other duties as assigned
- Perform a complete diesel engine overhaul as necessary to rebuild, and repair drive chain components, automatic brake systems, etc. through an in-depth understanding of the equipment and processes; serve as an auditor to ensure jobs are complete and that all safety standards are maintained
- Balance and manage workloads at multiple locations to ensure that all assets are repaired in a timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned, including cover employee vacations when needed
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Basic skills in welding and cutting torch operation
- Basic electrical, mechanical diagnostics, and repair
- Ability to schedule and prioritize daily tasks
- Basic PC knowledge ABS diagnosis and repairs
- Understanding of tire inflation systems
- Knowledge of how to mount and dismount tires
- Ability to obtain CDL within first ninety (90) days of employment
- Power, hand, diagnostic tools
- Operate material handling equipment
- Must be capable of driving company equipment, including class 8 tractors indoor, outdoor and roadside work
- Any weather conditions and environment
- Willingness to work any shift on the 24/7 Service Center, including Nights and, or Weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift, up to 50lbs
- Must be able to stand and walk for shift assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
- Knowledge acquired through 5-7 years of work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- A.S.E. Certification
- Refrigerant recovery and recycling certificates
- D.O.T. brake and annual inspection certification
Work Environment
- Work environment will vary
Job Type
Full time, temp to hire.
Benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apstampa@apstemps.com, or call us at 813-888-7508 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:
Automation Personnel Services Alexandria
7708 Gunston Plaza
Lorton VA 22079
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 40 hours to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award in 2019-2021, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award for six straight years, 2016-2021. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
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