Heavy Duty Technician

About the role

Transdev in Capitol Heights, Maryland is seeking a Heavy-Duty Technician to bolster our team. This role demands expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel and gas engines across various vehicles and equipment. As a Diesel Mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safety, efficiency, and longevity for our vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic test to identify issues and determine necessary repairs on diesel and gas engines.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and accurate repairs.
• Lead diagnostic tests to accurately identify complex issues and determine comprehensive repair strategies for diesel and gas engines.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair tasks on diesel and gas engines, including overhauling and rebuilding components to required specifications.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Class B CDL is preferred.
• At least 3–5 years of automotive and diesel transit bus or heavy truck 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. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Physical requirements

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:

• 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 up to 50 pounds, 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.
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.

Pay

Competitive compensation package of minimum $30.00 – Maximum $37.50 / hour.

Benefits

• A maximum of 40 hours (5 days) of sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks.
• 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.

Schedule

Full Time

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