Bus Equipment Tech II

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$31.39/yr - $49.66/yr

Under general supervision, performs a range of intermediate level technician assignments. Assists Equipment Engineers during the design phase of new equipment or during overhaul/rehabilitation in the preparation and interpretation of specifications. Monitors and inspects buses to ensure adherence to specifications.

• Visits various manufacturers’ plants for extended periods to inspect buses, equipment, and component parts for compliance with specifications.
• Maintains familiarity with all bus equipment used by the Authority and current technology related to vehicle equipment, machinery, and tools used in the Equipment Engineering Section.
• Assists in developing specifications for passenger vehicles and related parts.
• Prepares general layouts and detailed drawings of equipment, units, and components.
• May perform campaign modifications to major bus subsystems.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Reporting to this position are no subordinate jobs.

• Required to be away from home for extended periods.
• Working with internal and external parties, including vendors, international partners, operations, and maintenance teams.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of verifiable work experience in bus or rail car repair, modification, and construction, or a certificate/diploma in diesel engine vehicle repair from an accredited trade school.
• Must have or be able to obtain an Illinois CDL driver’s license.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

• Sitting for long periods, standing, visual acuity, manual dexterity, and working with computer keyboards.
• Physically working on top of, underneath, or inside equipment during inspections and tests.

• Knowledge of bus construction and operation, testing of units and components, and relevant regulations.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with office software and vehicle-specific programs (MMIS and Oracle).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to maintain detailed logs, and good relations with manufacturing representatives.

• Office environment, bus shops, garages, manufacturing plants.
• Travel to manufacturing plants for extended periods.
• Exposure to conditions common in bus shops and garages.

• Standard office equipment, hand tools, laptops, electronic test equipment.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance and Other
• Industries:
  Urban Transit Services and Truck Transportation