Diesel Mechanic II

About the role

Diesel Mechanic B Transdev in Augusta, Maine is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic B to bolster our team. This position requires the level of knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and repair commercial vehicles and equipment. This individual must have the ability to effectively work and communicate with employees and customers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and accurately perform all phases of vehicle repairs.
• Remove, clean, repair, reinstall, and adjust vehicle components.
• Engine repair and diagnosis
• Emission components (State certification)
• Driveline components
• Electrical/electronic components
• Brakes/suspension/steering/exhaust
• Cab/chassis
• Hydraulics
• Variety of scan tool proficient
• Ensure work orders are properly completed.
• Select appropriate course of action for repairs.
• Evaluate completed work prior to release.
• Ensure safe use of power and hand-held tools.
• Perform road calls and emergency services, as necessary.
• Move vehicles safely between job and work area.
• Communicate professionally with customers, team members and supervisors.
• Actively participate in safety or educational training as required.
• Continuous ASE/EVT re-certification is required to remain in job classification.
• Other responsibility as requested or required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• A CDL license is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years direct automotive repair experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience monitoring and meeting PM schedules and operating automotive repair shop equipment.
• Must have an appropriate mechanic’s tool set.
• Must have excellent communication skills, bringing demonstrated abilities of building solid relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
• Company paid ASE testing and training materials.

Pay

Competitive compensation package of minimum $24.50 – Maximum $30.00 / Hour.

Schedule

N/A

Skills

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Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
• Company paid ASE testing and training materials.

Physical Requirements

• Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, lifting of light and heavy objects, climbing ladders/stairs/ramps or scaffolding, and using tools and equipment that require a high degree of manual dexterity.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds.
• Sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, hear, to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.
• Lay on back on a mechanic’s dolly to work underneath motor vehicle equipment.
• Must be able to withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.

Drug-Free Workplace

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must: Be eligible to work in the United States without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.