Fleet Bus Mechanic with Pay Starting at $36.00

Do you value collaboration, continuous improvement, and public service? At this progressive and innovative public transit organization, we believe in providing people with the independence to achieve their goals, creating a more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable community.

Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical tasks in the diagnosis of malfunctions, preventive maintenance, and repair of various types of transit equipment, either in the maintenance facility or in the field; overhauls major mechanical components; performs thorough mechanical and safety inspections of transit coaches; and related duties that may be assigned.

We take your foundational skills and build a Transit Journey-Level Mechanic. Who might be the right fit?

• Diesel Technician
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Automotive Technician/Mechanic
• Mechanic Apprentice
• Hot Rod Mechanic
• A or B Automotive Technician
• Field Service Mechanic

Your first fourteen months will be spent in Initial Technician Training encompassing the following:

• CDL Training and Certification
• Shop Safety and Equipment/Tooling Utilization
• Special Certifications (including High Voltage and A/C)
• Bus Familiarization
• Preventative Maintenance
• Bus Systems and Components
• Diagnostics
• Road Calls
• Support Vehicles
• And Much More

Continuation Training, OJT, Advanced Rebuilds and Repairs, and Vendor training are provided on a continuous bases to build on your foundational knowledge and grow your skill set. Your growth and success becomes LTD's success.

• Performs mechanical repairs and maintenance of diesel, hybrid, and electric drive transit coaches, and standard passenger vehicles including removal, replacement, repair, and overhaul of major and minor components, to include engine and transmissions.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment, and system malfunctions.
• Inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs, and replaces complete or integral parts of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electrical engines (including high voltage), exhaust, and air or hydraulic systems.
• Overhauls and tests engines and transmissions to specifications; disassembles, cleans, inspects, replaces worn or defective parts and reassembles them.
• Install, maintain and repair a variety of auxiliary systems, equipment and electronics.
• Fabricates and machines parts and does acetylene and electrical welding and blacksmithing.
• Operate hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, cranes, diagnostic computers and software.
• May be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor to instruct and/or oversee others.
• Documents work done, material used and time spent.

• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner.
• Getting Information
  - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

This position is a full-time, non-exempt position, eligible for the regular union benefits package. Under the current contract the starting wage is $36.00 per hour during the nine (9) month probationary period. After successful completion of probation, the wage is increased to $38.40 per hour until reaching the current top wage of $48.00 per hour and 100% employer paid benefits for you and your dependents.

As a new employee making $36.00 per hour, your total compensation (including benefits) can range from $ to $ depending on the medical plan you choose and who is enrolled on your plan. The Fleet Maintenance section operates three shifts (day, swing and graveyard), seven days a week. Work shifts and vacations are based on a seniority system and Graveyard and Swing Shift vacancies will be the most likely openings.

Swing shift and grave shift employees currently receive a shift differential of $3 and $5 respectively. Employees work a 40 hour per week schedule with two consecutive days off, but not necessarily Saturday and Sunday. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, with the addition of holidays, and including any combination of days off.

Incumbents at this level are expected to know software related to their assignments at a level that allows them to train other employees in their use. Specific software programs may change over time and incumbents are expected to show the following levels of proficiency with these types of technology.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Education and course work can…