Central Office Equipment Technician jobs in Minnesota

Technician Lead - Do you want an employer who truly believes in fun at work, families first, doing the right thing and respectful relationships? Come join our team of owners making a difference in the lives we touch!

Company Intro:

North Central Bus and Equipment (NCBE) has been in the bus industry for over 60 years. NCBE is a division of St. Cloud Industrial Products, Inc. (SCIPI). We believe that our values and conducting business the SCIPI way has led us to become the market share leader for commercial and school bus sales in the Upper Midwest. We are a 100% employee-owned organization based in Central MN, employing 220 team members across the Midwest and Canada.

Position Description:

As the Technician Lead, you are responsible for assisting, leading and inspiring the Bus Technician Team as well as performing regular diagnostics and repairs on buses. The ideal candidate is a positive role model, a team player, and is mechanically inclined. If you fit this description, Apply Today!

Essential Functions

• Oversees the service, repairs and PDI’s in our Service Department on School and Commercial Buses (Ford and Cummins engines)
• Assists in work assignments and monitoring work flow. Assists and leads team in diagnostic procedures for repairs.
• PDI / Pre-Delivery Inspections and preparation oversight
• Perform DOT inspections (applicable for certified Techs)
• Ability to repair and replace hydraulic, air, electrical, engine, suspension, exhaust, glass, and fuel systems
• Ability to work overtime during peak season
• Perform Quality Control Checks of all completed repairs and installations
• Assist Bus Team members with questions, motivation, monitoring, work direction and instruction
• Participates in SCIPI leadership training program
• Assists with hiring and training shop personnel as needed

Top Benefits or Perks:

As a team member at NC, you’ll enjoy:

• A path to ownership in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance and a Health Savings Account (HSA) option with a generous company contribution
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• A collaborative environment where we believe that laughter and fun bond us together

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good mechanical aptitudes
• Strong leadership skills
• Valid Class D Driver’s License

Preferred Experience:

• Five or more years of related experience
• Five or more years of supervisory experience
• CDL license (with passenger endorsement) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

Location:

This position is located at the North Central St. Cloud, MN location. St. Cloud offers a mix of urban amenities and a small-town atmosphere. Located along the Mississippi River, the area boasts picturesque natural landscapes, with nearby parks, trails, and green spaces that provide a scenic backdrop for outdoor adventures. The city offers a diverse economy that includes healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).