What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Mechanic position at Transit Team, Inc.?
Employer of Choice! Voted Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026)!
Location(s): 14420 County Rd 5 Burnsville, MN
Shifts: Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 10:30PM
Pay: $35-$40/hour depending on experience.
**$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!**
**$1,000 Referral Bonus!**
What you'll do:
Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on light and medium-duty paratransit vehicles
Lead daily shop operations by prioritizing work orders and coordinating workflow
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to mechanics and technicians
Ensure compliance with DOT, FTA, FMCSA and company safety standards
Assist with training and onboarding of new technicians
Monitor vehicle downtime, quality of repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules
Partner with leadership to improve processes, efficiency, and fleet reliability
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
What we offer:
Paid holidays
Paid training
PTO
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401k with up to a 4% company match
Yearly pay increases
Opportunities for career growth
And More!
Qualifications:
4 years of fleet, Ford, or GM mechanical experience
Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred
ASE certification(s)
Strong diagnostics and troubleshooting skills
Ability to delegate, coach, and support team members
Requirements:
Valid MN Driver's License
DOT Medical Certificate (can be obtained after offer is given)
Be able to work independently and on a team
Strong communication and leadership skills
Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Transit Team is the largest paratransit provider in the state of Minnesota.
For more than 65 years, we have led the region in providing safe, reliable and exceptional service to the elderly and people with disabilities all across the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It is truly a privilege to provide independence to the passengers we consider family.
Salary : $35 - $40