Mechanic C

About the role

The Mechanic C position requires 1-2 years' experience. This role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment under supervision, learning from more experienced mechanics, and possessing a CDL license or permit with air brakes and a passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Align front ends and suspension systems.
• Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
• Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure proper operation.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments like handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Install or rebuild diesel engines.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
• Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure they are working properly.
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Perform other duties to ensure the safe operation and efficiency of the department.

Requirements

• Must be able to diagnose and repair some of the vehicles and equipment in service with supervision.
• Willing to learn more difficult tasks from Mechanic As and Bs.
• Must possess a CDL license or permit with air brakes and a passenger endorsement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CDL license or permit with air brakes and a passenger endorsement.

Skills

• Diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Use diagnostic and repair tools.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Benefits

• Vacation: Minimum of 5 days per year.
• Paid sick leave: 40 hours yearly for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental & vision: After 90 calendar days of employment for full-time employees.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Company holidays.

Pay

Starting Pay: $34.56 - $36.46

Schedule

Full-time schedule.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
• 10% of work is accomplished indoors and in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
• 90% of work is accomplished outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; most work is performed alone and in remote locations.
• Frequent standing and walking; ability to sit for up to three hours; walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift or handle material weighing up to 50 to 75 lbs. without assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; and corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.
• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.
• Exposure to cleaning solutions, oils, and other liquids.

Transdev Compliance

• Drug-free workplace.
• Eligible to work in the United States without restrictions for any employer at any time.
• Pass a drug screen and background check if based in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Welcome all qualified applicants.
• Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

About Transdev

Transdev operates transportation systems, maintains vehicle and fleet, and delivers on mobility solutions for cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.