Transit Mechanic Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Automotive
Automotive Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Job Overview
Performs semiskilled work servicing, lubricating, and assisting with the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles, preparing and maintaining appropriate records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Lead Mechanic. This position is classified as an essential position during designated planned or unplanned events.
Hiring Bonus- Satisfactorily complete 2 months of employment - $600
- Satisfactorily complete 4 months of employment - $600
- Complete 6 months of employment and receive a successful rating at the end of probation evaluation - $800
Monday
- Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Responsibilities- Checks buses and ensures buses are in safe operating condition
- Performs repairs or holds buses as needed
- Performs scheduled preventive maintenance service on gas and diesel powered vehicles and diagnoses problems
- Makes all necessary repairs as instructed to vehicles and equipment
- Performs road tests on vehicles
- Changes, repairs, and replaces tires and brakes; rotates and balances tires; performs front end alignments
- Changes oil, fluids, and lights
- Diagnoses and repairs wheel chair lifts
- Replaces parts as necessary; rebuilds bus parts, tie rod assemblies, etc.
- Trains new staff and instructs them on safe equipment use and operation
- Picks up parts
- Cleans shop regularly
- Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of automotive passenger cars, vans, buses and maintenance equipment
- Thorough knowledge of necessary safety precautions
- Skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in automotive repair work
- Ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken parts
- Ability to operate a personal computer and lapt...
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