Automotive Maintenance Technician - Connect Transit

Job Title: Fleet & Facilities Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt (Class II) Full Time

Hours: Monday Friday; 10-hour shifts scheduled between 4:30 am to 5 pm

Saturday 7 am to Noon, and on-call as needed

Nature and Scope of Position

The technician is responsible for the general upkeep and preventative maintenance of the transit vehicle fleet and facilities. The primary objective of the technician is to ensure that safe, reliable, and efficient public transit vehicles and facilities are available for daily operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the Mechanic position, but rather a general description of some of the essential functions of this position.

• Properly diagnose problems and perform required repairs in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and repairs as required
• Perform specific vehicle maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs, including test drives
• Remove, install, repair, disassemble, and assemble parts related to all mechanical and electrical systems on District buses and support vehicles
• Safely operate all tools and machinery required to perform work duties
• Assist with general facility maintenance
• Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of route stops, signs, and shelters
• Snow removal of facilities and route stops
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of reports and daily paperwork
• Follow company safety and operational rules and procedures
• MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships

The technician is directly supervised by the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor. The technician must also be able to work with drivers, dispatchers, service workers, and outside vendors.

Working Conditions

Shop and outdoors environment This position will be subject to regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, including, heavy lifting (up to 150 pounds), climbing, bending, stooping, standing, high noise levels, and vehicle fumes. This position works both inside and outside with exposure to adverse conditions and at times extreme temperatures.

Knowledge/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Class B CDL *Will provide training to get CDL if needed
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Training in diesel engine repair and automotive engine repair
• Training in the diagnosis and repair of vehicle systems
• Capable of using all test equipment and tools

Skills/Abilities

The technician should have the following skills/abilities, among others:

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Wear the proper uniform as determined by the District
• Manage multiple projects
• Develop sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Assimilate information quickly and accurately
• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Develop the ability to work independently
• Must have a working vehicle to travel within the service area
• Must work extended hours, including on-call, as needed
• Able to lift heavy items up to 150 pounds

Compensation details: 28-38 Hourly Wage

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