Journey Mechanic

About the role

Community Transit is expanding its service across the region, growing internally as an organization, and opening a second maintenance base. This position is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heavy-duty diesel coaches and other various support vehicles operated by Community Transit in the field or at the Operations Base.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in hybrid and diesel-powered buses and other heavy motorized mechanical equipment.
• Operate and maintain electronic diagnostic and related equipment including computer programs and scanning tools.
• Diagnose, dismantle, repair and overhaul all types of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions, differentials, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic systems.
• Perform wheel alignments, adjust/replace brakes and repair pumps, starters, injectors, lights, steering gears, generators and air conditioning systems.
• Install, maintain and repair a variety of auxiliary systems, equipment and electronics including fare collection, communication and related components.
• Operate hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, cranes, diagnostic computers and software.
• Document work done, material used and how time is spent.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years experience in mechanical repair on diesel and/or gasoline powered equipment, including electrical, gas engines, diesel engines, air systems, suspensions and air and hydraulic brakes.
• OR 2 years experience and completion of a 2-year vocational or community college diesel mechanics program.
• Valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire and a good driving record.
• CDL license with passenger endorsement and air brake restriction removed within 90 days of hire.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift assigned to meet the needs of the agency, including grave, weekends, & holidays.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and comply with safety procedures and requirements.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Preferred Requirements

• Current WA State CDL holder with passenger endorsement and airbrake restriction removed.
• ASE certifications that relate to this work are: Transit Bus Certification Tests (H1 - H8), Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist Certification Test (L2), School Bus Certification Tests (S1 - S7), Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests (T1 - T8).

Qualification to Enter This Position

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Application and Selection Process

Only online applications will be accepted and must include a resume, completed application with job history listed and supplemental questions answered. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge and skills for the position. The evaluation process may include interviews, background checks, reference checks and various performance tests.

Application and Selection Process

Please note that Community Transit has extended job offers to a group of current contract employees as part of an operational transition. These employees will receive a seniority date of Oct. 1, 2024, even if their official start date with Community Transit is later.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.

Qualification to Enter This Position Requires

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Skills in the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems.