Maintenance Technician

About the role

This position independently performs all modes of maintenance, operation, repairs, and modifications of all transit vehicles and automotive equipment. Responsibilities include removing, repairing, and replacing units on Authority’s vehicles, inspecting and troubleshooting various components, and performing preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Removes, repairs, and/or replaces units on Authority’s vehicles in the shop, on the road, or in other locations.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces all types of components/units as required on transit vehicles and automotive equipment, including but not limited to: cars, light/medium duty trucks, fuel pumps, air compressors, water pumps, oil coolers, air valves, fuel lines, etc.
• Troubleshoots, with or without test equipment, various problems encountered with engines and other units affecting vehicle operation; operates jacks, hoists and service/towing equipment; operates drill press, grinders, presses and similar shop equipment.
• Performs battery maintenance checks; performs soldering, heating, and acetylene cutting with Authority supplied equipment on Authority’s vehicles in order to perform the duties of this line of progression.
• Removes and replaces windows, framing and retainers as required on Authority vehicles.
• Handles and completes records and paperwork required for work performed.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Conforms to all safety rules and wears/uses all appropriate safety equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Completes all mandatory training classes.
• Reviews and complies with all JTA policies, procedures and directives.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of recent and verifiable experience in automotive repair or a heavy equipment mechanic.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• If selected for the position, must obtain and maintain a valid Florida CDL class A with Passenger (P) endorsement within one-hundred eighty (180) days.
• Must acquire or possess the tools necessary to perform the duties of the position, including pneumatic, measuring and hand tools, and a rollaway toolbox (an allowance is provided by contract if hired).
• Must be available to work five (5) consecutive days including Saturday and Sunday and/or holidays; as scheduled.
• Must be available to work any one (1) of three (3) shifts - day, evening, or late; as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in bus and mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of safety systems on transit vehicles, buses, trolley cars, and automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the transit system.
• Skill locating, defining, and repairing defects in a wide variety of general or specialized transit equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a drill press, grinders, presses, and similar shop equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.