Automotive and Diesel Technician

About the role

Transdev in Bronx, NY is seeking an experienced Automotive-Diesel Technician with Small Engine Experience to bolster our team. This role demands expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines across various vehicles and equipment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safety, efficiency, and longevity for our diesel and gas-powered assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose and perform all vehicle and equipment repair phases, including brakes, suspensions, engines, drivetrains, transmissions, and other repairs.
• Responsible for providing maintenance, service and repairs to gas, diesel and electric powered manufacturers, that include: John Deere, Toro, Briggs and Stratton, Kubota, Bobcat, Gravely, Perkins engines, and Isuzu engines in a multifaceted shop environment.
• Provide preventative maintenance and repairs to a variety of equipment that include: small farm tractors, lawnmowers, ATV's/UTV', snow removal equipment, and towed equipment.
• Ensure work orders are completed accurately.
• Assist with road calls and emergency services as necessary.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• At least 3 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair employment experience or a combination of technical school education & experience.
• Possess a mechanic’s tool set.
• ASE certifications are preferred.
• Must be willing to participate in the company ASE certification program (company training, testing, and bonuses provided!).
• Subject to DOT drug testing.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays- Will follow all customer holidays
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
• Company paid ASE testing, training materials
• Ongoing company training on state-of-the-art online system utilizing Cummins OEM, Ford OEM and internal training modules.

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Push and pull objects, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level.
• Work in heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Drug-Free Workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.