Traveling Lead Retrofit Technician - Charlotte, NC

Lead Retrofit Technician – Various Locations

We are seeking an experienced Retrofit Lead to lead a team of 5–6 Junior Retrofit Technicians supporting retrofit, warranty, and field service projects on transit buses, including electric and zero-emission buses .

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced mechanic, bus mechanic, heavy-duty technician, or field service technician who can troubleshoot and complete complex mechanical work while providing daily leadership and technical support to a small team.

The Retrofit Lead will travel to customer and job sites to perform and oversee retrofit installations, repairs, modifications, inspections, troubleshooting, and warranty work. This is a working lead position that combines hands-on mechanical and electrical work with team coordination and project oversight.

The ideal candidate is mechanically strong, safety-focused, dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced field environment. Experience with transit buses, heavy-duty vehicles, HVAC systems, propulsion systems, electric buses, or high-voltage systems is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead and provide daily direction to a team of 5–6 Junior Retrofit Technicians .
• Assign work, establish priorities, and monitor progress to keep projects on schedule.
• Train, coach, and mentor technicians in mechanical, electrical, retrofit, and field service procedures.
• Demonstrate proper use of tools, equipment, work procedures, and safety practices.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with specifications.
• Serve as the primary field-level technical resource for the team.
• Communicate technician, project, or training concerns to management.
• Promote a professional, respectful, and safety-focused work environment.

Retrofit & Field Service

• Travel to customer and job sites to perform and oversee retrofit, warranty, repair, and modification work on transit buses.
• Perform hands-on mechanical and electrical work alongside the technician team.
• Install bus components, safety barriers, equipment, and retrofit assemblies.
• Perform HVAC repairs, overhauls, modifications, and upgrades.
• Assist with propulsion system and electric bus system updates.
• Adjust, repair, replace, and troubleshoot bus doors and related components.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support work on electric and zero-emission transit buses .
• Complete warranty repairs and assist with customer concerns.
• Inspect installations and repairs for proper fit, operation, workmanship, quality, and safety.
• Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and specialty equipment.
• Read and follow technical drawings, wiring diagrams, manuals, service procedures, and installation specifications.
• Gather measurements, photographs, troubleshooting information, and other field data.
• Document work performed, parts used, issues identified, and additional work required.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, delays, and completed work to management.
• Work professionally with customers, transit agencies, contractors, supervisors, and technicians.

Safety & Quality

• Follow company, customer, OSHA, and job-site safety requirements.
• Follow required procedures when working around high-voltage electrical systems and electric buses .
• Ensure proper use of lockout/tagout, PPE, fall protection, electrical safety, and other required safety procedures.
• Stop work and escalate unsafe conditions when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure retrofit and warranty work meets company and customer quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a mechanic, bus mechanic, heavy-duty technician, automotive technician, fleet technician, field service technician, or similar role.
• Previous experience leading, supervising, training, or coordinating technicians preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with transit buses, heavy-duty vehicles, commercial vehicles, or fleet equipment strongly preferred.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair experience preferred.
• Experience with high-voltage systems, electric vehicles, or zero-emission buses highly valued.
• HVAC diagnosis, repair, overhaul, or installation experience preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and electronic service tools.
• Ability to read technical instructions, drawings, wiring diagrams, and service documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading and supporting a team.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and customer-service skills.
• Comfortable using computers, smartphones, email, and digital documentation systems.
• Strong commitment to workplace and high-voltage safety.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively , including overnight and multi-day travel.

Pay Rate: $30/hr. and up based on experience
Travel Schedule: 3 weeks on / 1 week off

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