Mechanic A or B Tech (Sign-On Bonuses Available)

Sign-On Bonus and Referral Bonus available. Amount and eligibility structure dependent on experience and ASE Certifications. Bonus payable in up to three payments.

What We Offer

• Base Pay-Rate: $36.48 – $44.37 (based on experience and ASE Certification(s))
• Paid holidays
• Annual cost of living increases
• Paid onboard training
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision) – upon enrollment
• 401K
• Union/CBA Coverage (After 90-days of employment)
• ASE Certification Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tool Allowance
• Friendly diverse workplace environment
• Work/Life Balance

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Two (2) years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Five (5) years progressive heavy equipment maintenance required
• Experience with heavy equipment required
• ASE Transit Certification preferred with an expectation to pursue additional certifications
• Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses or seminars desirable
• Experience with complex diagnostic computer equipment and software required
• In-depth understanding of the design, adjustment, and overhaul of ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression system and sensitive edges, tires and transmissions
• Hands on experience in electrical, mechanical or other related field service experience; experience with electrical, high voltage and mechanical troubleshooting
• Experience with CAN networks and multiplexing systems
• Ability to work amid constant interruptions, prioritize and be detail oriented
• Leadership skills and ability to mentor and provide instruction
• Good communication skills, ability to both verbally and in written format document questions and diagnostic information to management personnel
• Ability to perform physical activities including working on top of coaches and lifting up to seventy-five (75) pounds
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 environment
• Clean driving record and a Commercial Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Skills

• Evidence of a "safety first" attitude
• Computer skills for diagnosing all sub-components of a Transit coach
• Ability to understand and follow schematics
• Intermediate level computer skills (including Microsoft applications)
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent and able to operate independently with limited supervision (completing assigned work accurately and in a timely manner)
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Sound judgement; good problem-solving and analytical skills (troubleshoot technical issues, communicate and document solutions to non-technical parties)
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 environment

Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance

• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on all types of coaches following specific check lists
• Fills out work orders specifying parts and labor
• Inspections and repairs include but are not limited to: ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire extinguishers and sensitive edges, tires and transmissions

Corrective Maintenance

• Inspects and verifies problems on coaches using various diagnostic equipment
• Cleans, repairs and replaces coach equipment as required
• Tests coaches for proper working order including road driving tests
• Utilizes computer diagnostic equipment to include but not limited to: Cummins Insite, Allison prognostics, complex electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, VANSCO and DINEX coach control systems to diagnose and troubleshoot complex level difficulty coach electrical functions
• Reviews repair manuals and part manuals for aid in making minor to major repairs
• Performs both in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic and precision tools
• Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots and services electrical buses
• Maintains detailed and timely paperwork and documentation for repairs and installations
• Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and services multiplexing systems

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles
• May work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day
• May split work between an office setting and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle
• May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop
• May work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery