Service Technician- 3rd Class

Based just north of Harrisburg in Duncannon, PA, Rohrer Bus is a diverse transportation company that has evolved from decades of experience in school and commercial passenger transportation solutions. Over the last century, our Rohrer Bus family has helped transform passenger transportation with a product and service offering that ranks among the very best in the industry. We have achieved these abilities through long-standing and extremely valuable relationships with some of the most experienced employees, suppliers, and, most importantly, customers.

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Our Service Technicians are responsible for repairing vehicles and equipment in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. The various Service Technician classifications are similar in duties, but distinct in qualifications.

• Build, rebuild and/or repair all vehicles and parts (automotive or building and grounds) as may be required by the service department
• Perform preventive maintenance inspection and repairs under the guidelines specified under the preventive maintenance chapter of the work rules
• Read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, volts/ammeters, and electronic diagnosis tools to evaluate machinery
• Trouble shoot and perform failure of the component parts and systems on any type of bus, truck or automobile
• Apply knowledge of DOT, EPA, OSHA and PA State Inspection Regulations

• This position is considered “essential personnel” and will be responsible for responding in inclement weather and assisting with all aspects of snow removal for the Duncannon location and district lots. This will include but not be limited to setting up on-call sheets, stocking snow supplies and making sure equipment is in working order
• Must be willing to participate in training classes that are given by the Rohrer Bus Service or requested by Rohrer Bus Service
• Must be willing to move into different departments to keep the company running in an efficient manner (This may include shift changes)
• Must be willing to take tests to provide management with information used for management and classification (These tests may be written and/or oral)
• Consistent with Rohrer Bus Company Policies, individuals are expected to maintain superior customer relations, be involved and committed to quality process, be willing to train and give aid to fellow employees, work in an efficient and economical manner, receive construction criticism and praise in a businesslike fashion, maintain a positive attitude
• Must be willing to work on any piece of rolling stock, vehicle or building and grounds, owned by the Rohrer Companies and any Rohrer Bus customer
• Maintenance of an adequate amount of hand tools to accomplish daily assigned tasks
• Act as a substitute driver as needed
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge, understanding and application of the safety practices related to this position
• Knowledge and understanding of the proper handling of hazardous materials relating to this position
• Must have had training and have a working knowledge of EPA and OSHA rules and regulations
• Must be able to read and write and have the mental capacity to complete required paperwork and records
• Must have working knowledge of most of the systems located on a bus or truck
• Must be able to read testing instrumentation for vehicle starting/charging system diagnosis
• Must be knowledgeable and understand to/of:
• Troubleshooting and performing failure analysis on some of the component parts and systems on any type bus or truck
• Balancing of truck tires
• Removal and replacement and fitting of Manual/Automatic Transmissions, Front Axle Kingpins, Clutch Replacement
• Air and Hydraulic Brace Replacement and adjustment
• Diesel engine troubleshooting, injector replacement, injector pump removal/replacement and timing
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