Commercial Automotive Diesel Technician

Are you an experienced automotive or diesel technician? Are you looking for a reliable position with great benefits outside the corporate or retail shop environment? BCRTA needs you!

This position may be located at BCRTA's Hamilton or Oxford, OH maintenance facilities.

• Provides maintenance service to all BCRTA vehicles utilizing preventative maintenance programs, diagnostic techniques, and federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Maintains all safety equipment on each vehicle.
• Coordinates vehicle maintenance with Operations Manager, Vehicle & Facility Maintenance.
• Keeps an inventory of parts and supplies necessary to reduce vehicle downtime.
• Organizes and cares for maintenance facility in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations and BCRTA policy.
• Assists with the maintenance of all facilities owned and operated by BCRTA.
• Is familiar with and follows established procedures for handling violent and disruptive incidents, passenger illness, and other emergencies.
• Maintains training and is available to drive passengers as requested.
• Reports all accidents immediately and submits a written report within twenty-four hours. Attends court proceeding when necessary.
• Collaborates with maintenance staff and all other departments to maintain efficient operations and clear communication.
• Seeks to improve skills and maintain professional and industry knowledge.
• Complies with all BCRTA and industry safety regulations and acts as a model employee for safety compliance.
• Attends training events and meetings as assigned.
• Fuels vehicles in accordance with BCRTA policy.
• Acts as a BCRTA ambassador, projects a positive attitude, and promotes superior customer service.
• Follows all BCRTA procedures and policies.
• Completes vehicle and/or facility cleaning as required.
• Aides Manager, Vehicle & Facility Maintenance with special projects as directed.
• Refers operational and organizational issues to supervisor or operational management when appropriate.

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Physically and mentally qualified to safely operate transit vehicles and perform all related essential job functions. (Subject to applicable legal requirements, must meet the physical qualification standards specified in the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.)

Exposure to low and high temperature extremes according to seasonal temperatures. Limited exposure to vehicle exhaust.

• Knowledge of the operation of all the vehicles in the fleet
• Understand the difference between diesel and gasoline engines
• Able to diagnosis and repair mechanical issues on the vehicles in the fleet
• Ability to follow oral and written direction
  
  Attention to detail, ability to memorize and retain
• Working knowledge of the equipment in the facility
• The ability to work alone on any project
• Fluently read, write, and speak English
• Ability to commutate with BCRTA management
• Work calmly and clearly under stress
• Perform as a team player

• Two years of automotive repair experience
• Two years of diesel engine experience, preferred

High School diploma or GED, preferred.

• CDL ClassB with Airbrake endorsement required, or ability to obtain.
• Clean motor vehicle record
• Applicable ASE certifications, or ability to obtain
• Valid Ohio driver's license

14% Ohio Public Employee Retirement System Match, Paid Time Off, Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

BCRTA states as its policy a commitment to provide equal opportunity to all persons in matters affecting all employment processes (including but not limited to recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation) without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, or veterans status.

Further, BCRTA is committed to complying with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. BCRTA will make accommodations that are reasonable and not unduly burdensome to enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to participate in the employment process and perform essential job functions.