Vehicle Lead Technician

About the job

• We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
• Reporting to the local unit director of operations and west regional fleet manager, the Lead Technician Vehicle will be responsible for the upkeep of a fleet of company vehicles and vehicle equipment, perform maintenance on vehicles and vehicle equipment in a timely and cost effective manner and ensure that all facility DOT vehicle are in compliance where applicable Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
• $33.85 Per Hour
• Benefits
• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles
• Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Communicates with all required vendors

• Sources all needed parts and equipment.

• Maintains local preventive maintenance schedule and ensures compliance.

• Maintains shop and parts inventory at a required level.

• Locates, corrects and adjusts defects on fleet vehicles and vehicle equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and vehicle equipment.

• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

• Installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.

• Maintains detailed records of time and materials used for completion of diagnosis.

• Ensures all work is in compliance EPA requirements.

• Ensures all company policies and procedures and OSHA standards are maintained to the highest level.

• Qualifications
• Education:
• High School Diploma or GED

• Work Experience:
• 7+ years preventive maintenance experience.

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.

• Must be able to read electrical schematics and/or vehicle diagrams

• Welding and fabrication skills preferred

• Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
• Valid Drivers License

• Language / Communication Skills:
• Effective communication skills

Job Dimensions
Geographic Responsibility: TBA

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: Up to 10%

Exemption Classification: non-exempt

Internal Relationships: employee at all levels of the organization

External Relationships: vendors and customers

• Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

• Must be able to maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Ability to work well with others within a culturally diverse environment.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

• A willingness to learn new skills and participate in ongoing training sessions.

• Basic computer skills required.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): GM, Unit

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): n/a

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Number of Dotted Line Reports: n/a

Estimated Total Size of Team: 2

• gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills

• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People

• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively

• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:.

• Excellence
• We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
• We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.
• Passion
• Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
• We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.
• Responsibility
• We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
• We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility .
• Respect
• Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
• We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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We anticipate that this job will close on:
10/19/2026

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