Mechanic

Posted Mechanic Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform morning inspections of buses operating the daily schedule.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on all Steamship Authority vehicles and other equipment connected to the Vehicle Maintenance Facility as directed by the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor.

Required Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s license, preferred commercial Class A or B
• Experienced gas or diesel mechanic, preferred experience with electric buses
• Experienced brake systems technician with the ability to adjust, diagnose and repair problems with air systems, as broken or malfunctioning air valves in the braking system
• Experienced or knowledge of Cummins, International and Caterpillar engines and all accessories, water pumps, alternators, accessory belts, and radiators
• Experience running computer diagnostic tests for gas & diesel engines, vehicle systems and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Experience or knowledge of replacing tires, adjusting and replacing brakes, replacing all front-end parts and completing front-end alignments
• Experience or knowledge of completing oil changes, repairing and servicing bus auxiliary systems, replacing lights, repairing passenger entry doors and luggage compartment doors
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Able to lift 50+ lbs. and work in varying conditions

Position pay starts at $40.80 per hour.

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Office at HR@steamshipauthority.com.

Human Resources Office
Steamship Authority
228 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
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