Mechanic - Tech A ($3,000 Sign-On Bonus)

About the role

We offer a competitive salary of $41.50/hour, paid holidays, annual cost of living increases, eligibility for safety bonuses, paid onboard training, a comprehensive benefit package, and more.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Three to five years progressive heavy equipment maintenance experience required
• ASE Transit Certifications preferred with an expectation to pursue additional certifications
• Experience with heavy equipment required
• Understanding of all systems onboard the fleet transportation vehicles
• Experience with complex diagnostic computer equipment and software required

Responsibilities

• Detect, diagnose, and repair coaches concentrating on major complicated/complex problems
• Perform in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic, and precision tools
• Perform upgrades and/or modifications on coach systems and equipment per manufacturer's recommendations or client requests
• Utilize computer diagnostic equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot coach electrical functions
• Research and evaluate coach problems, providing comprehensive analysis to management in both written and oral format
• Assist Foreman to track trends, parts usage, and costs utilizing work orders, preventative maintenance sheets, road calls, and experience

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 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 extreme heat and cold, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $41.50/hour
• Paid holidays
• Annual cost of living increases
• Eligibility for safety bonuses
• 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 after one year
• Boot allowance after one year
• Friendly, diverse workplace environment
• Work/life balance