MECHANIC

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs thorough and accurate Preventative Maintenance (PM) inspections.
• Follows schedules, completes all required PM maintenance operations including lubrication, fluid changes, brake adjustments, and tire rotation.
• Completes unscheduled maintenance as needed, following direction from the Supervisor.
• Performs complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs and field tests.
• Utilizes a ladder and other elevation equipment to access the roof of buses and elevated light fixtures for repairs and maintenance.
• Operates CDL and Non-CDL vehicles (buses and vans) to perform road tests, as well as shuttle in and out of the garage for repairs and maintenance.
• Performs DVIR repairs – daily based upon needs of fleet and work orders being submitted by drivers.
• Assists with starting buses for AM/PM routes – (jumping off buses that won’t start, putting ether into the system to start the bus, etc.).
• Able to stand long periods of time while performing medium and heavy duty motor work.
• Sweep shop floor, wipe down equipment, tools, parts, work stations, mop spills and empty out oil reservoirs into main tank.
• Call vendor to have them come out and empty main tank to keep oil reservoirs empty and clean.
• Conduct monthly inventory, based upon shop manager schedules, ordering parts using the computer system and restocking them in the tool crib.
• Performs emergency roadside services as needed.
• Requires operation of either replacement vehicle or utility truck.
• Emergency conditions may require calls at home, extended hours, or weekend work.
• Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately.
• Maintains tools and work places so that workplace conditions are safe, neat and orderly.
• Maintains tools and work places so that workplace conditions are safe, neat and orderly.
• Maintains tools and work places so that workplace conditions are safe, neat and orderly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools, procedures, technical skills and safety rules used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, and alternative powered equipment.
• Written and verbal communication skills, and customer service skills are essential.
• Operational knowledge of motorized gasoline, diesel and alternative fueled vehicles, and shop equipment and tools.
• Scheduling and setting priorities for work to be accomplished.
• Inspection of equipment and diagnose mechanical defects.
• Propane/gasoline medium duty truck engine experience preferred, ASE Certification(s) a plus.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment including brake drums, tires, ladders, tool chests, floor jacks, etc. when necessary.
• Ability to operate bench grinder, torch, drill press, jack and jack stands, Sawzall, oil pumps, power washer, parts cleaner and other hand tools required to perform work.