Job Description
Qualifications
Job Overview
Are you a skilled automotive technician with experience in diagnosing and repairing gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles? DFW Airport is seeking a Lead Automotive Technician to supervise and participate in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of a variety of vehicles, including snow removal and alternative fuel vehicles. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on automotive expertise and the ability to lead a team.
What you will be doing:
- Team Leadership: As a lead, direct and participate in the work of Automotive Technicians and Helpers, overseeing the inspection, maintenance, and repair of gasoline, diesel-powered vehicles, and alternative fuel vehicles.
- Diagnostics: Operate diagnostic machines to analyze mechanical issues and recommend necessary repairs.
- Hands-On Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance and a full range of repairs on assigned equipment, ensuring the vehicles remain operational and efficient.
- Vehicle Overhaul: Overhaul and rebuild parts and systems on equipment, and keep supervisors informed of the status of all vehicles and equipment.
- Technical Analysis: Use various technical tools and test equipment to analyze and repair malfunctions and defects in equipment.
- Quality Control: Test and operate repaired vehicles to verify service quality and ensure they meet operational standards.
- Inventory Management: Maintain inventory records of parts, tires, and batteries, ensuring the workshop is well-stocked for repairs.
- Data Entry: Input repair details into the Fleet Management System and other business applications.
- Service Calls: Respond to service calls on the airfield side and other areas of the airport as needed
What you need:
- Education: Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent.
- Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of experience in automotive maintenance and diesel repair.
- Training: Formal training in automotive mechanics.
- Driver's License: Possession of a valid Class B commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
- Combination of Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
About Us
We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We're recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.
Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of nearly 2,000 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We're looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.
Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.
