Special Mechanic - Welder

Roles And Responsibilities

• Conducts a variety of testing, repair, installation and maintenance tasks on equipment including engines, brake systems, suspension, steering, electronics, electrical systems, HVAC, transmission, and painting equipment.
• Must be able to solder, braze, gas weld steel, aluminum, cast iron, burn to size steel, and cast iron.
• Must be able to arc weld all metals with DC electric, AC electric, Mig, Tig, also can use a plasma cutter.
• Must have ability to layout own work, fabricate items as needed and assemble same.
• Must be able to weld in all positions and must be able to work with sheet metal.
• Must know and use all safety rules and regulations during welding operations.
• Must demonstrate ability in the proper use of tools, hydraulic pistons, come-a-longs, porta-powers, frame straightening devices, etc.
• Must be able to remove, replace and or align all body parts and components that are fastened on the bus (MCI, NABI, NEW FLYER, and coaches).
• Must have ability to fill and sand body parts.
• Must have ability to fill and sand fiberglass.
• Must be able to use and read parts manual and be able to fill out required forms.
• Must be able to complete daily time tickets accurately.
• Must keep area clean, uncluttered, and safe.
• Must follow established shop safety policies and procedures.

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, ASE certification a plus.
• Must have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) license or Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) at the time of hire.
• Must have five years' experience in the welding field.
• Be able to pass the pre-employment physical and background checks.
• Must be certified and able to supply copies of prior certifications and able to read blueprints, sketches, and drawings.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.

Pay

At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package: Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental & visionPension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings planGrowth OpportunitiesPaid time off

Schedule

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

The position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.