Fleet Automotive Mechanic

About the role

Transdev in Union, NJ is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic to bolster our team. This position requires the level of knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and repair commercial vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Daily safety inspections
• Minimal reworks
• Maintain production standards
• 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
• 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
• Subject to a DOT physical exam and DOT drug testing

Skills

• Diagnosis and repair of commercial vehicles and equipment
• Use of diagnostic tools and equipment
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Physical stamina and dexterity

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $27.75 – Maximum $34.00 / hour
• $2,000 Sign On Bonus
• 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