Sr. Diesel Fleet Technician

Join the team that keeps Central Florida moving!

LYNX is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Diesel Fleet Technician, also known as Technician "A", to perform diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance on our fleet of transit vehicles and support equipment. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced vehicle systems including diesel engines, electrical systems, HVA, brakes, steering, suspension, and hybrid technologies in a safety focused environment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering quality repairs that ensure safe and reliable transportation for our community.

As a member of a bargaining unit, this position follows a seniority-based system for bidding on shifts and days off.

Hourly Pay Rate: $31.07

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being today and strengthen your financial security for tomorrow, including:

• Robust Retirement Package
  • Defined contribution 401(a) plan with a 7% employer base contribution
  • 100% employer match up to 3% of employee contributions into the 457 plan
• FREE employee‑only medical insurance
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term disability insurance available
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Access to our on‑site Employee Wellness Center
• FREE bus transportation for you, your spouse, and dependent children

• Carries out ordinary mechanical, hydraulic or structural maintenance repairs and adjustments.
• Determines the source of trouble; repairs or replaces defective parts or makes changes as instructed.
• Works from written or verbal instructions, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, vendor manuals and manufacturer’s specifications to accomplish work.
• Applies diagnostic and analytical tools in problem solving.
• Is competent in the use of testing equipment such as compression testers, engine/transmission readers, multimeters, AMP meters, logic probes and exhaust gas analyzers.
• Executes fields repairs on road failures and tows buses if necessary.
• Provides assistance to lower grade mechanics when instructed.
• Diagnoses, tunes and repairs engines; replaces all major components including cylinder heads and other major engine components.
• Diagnoses, repairs and replaces all electronic engine and transmission controls and sensors and wiring harness.
• Diagnoses and repairs transmissions; replaces all internal sensors/solenoids and all major components.
• Diagnoses, repairs and replaces battery electric and hybrid bus components such as; controls, drive motors, inverters and battery packs.
• Replaces engine/transmission assemblies and accessories.
• Diagnoses and repairs air systems and components and relines brakes.
• Diagnoses, repairs and replaces all steering and suspension components.
• Diagnoses and repairs all wiring harnesses. Replaces components in electrical subsystems.
• Diagnoses, repairs and replaces all components of wheelchair lifts. Executes A and C inspections.
• Diagnoses, repairs and replaces all A/C components.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

• High School diploma or GED plus four years’ experience in transit or heavy vehicle maintenance plus two years of technical school; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current Florida CDL permit/license, Class “B” with Passenger endorsement and Airbrakes.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to bend, stoop,…