What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic position at DMJ Transportation?
Full-Time | Year-Round | Hands-On Leadership Position
DMJ Transportation is seeking a Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our maintenance team. We are looking for an experienced mechanic who can diagnose difficult problems, perform major repairs, and help keep the shop organized and the maintenance team moving efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and computer-related issues
- Repair propane and gasoline school buses and fleet vehicles
- Perform engine and transmission removal/replacement
- Repair brakes, suspension, steering, drivetrain, and electrical systems
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections
- Complete body, collision, and component repairs
- Assist with breakdowns and difficult repairs
- Help coordinate daily shop workload and repair priorities
- Provide direction and technical support to mechanics
- Monitor repair progress and vehicle downtime
- Ensure repairs are completed properly and efficiently
- Assist with quality control and follow-up on completed work
- Communicate repair needs, parts needs, and vehicle status with management
- Promote a clean, safe, and organized shop
What We're Looking For
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic experience
- Ability to troubleshoot problems instead of simply replacing parts
- Experience with major engine, transmission, electrical, and drivetrain repairs
- Ability to lead and work alongside other mechanics
- Organized, dependable, and able to make sound repair decisions
- Welding/fabrication and body repair experience a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience and skill level
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Stable work with an established fleet
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
Requirements
- Must be willing to obtain a CDL with P&S endorsements (free training provided by DMJ).
- Must be able to pass a PA criminal history, PA child abuse and FBI fingerprint background check
We're looking for someone who wants to turn wrenches, solve difficult problems, and take a leadership role in keeping our shop and fleet operating efficiently.
Pay: $25.95 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $30