Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Palm Tran is looking for skilled crafted individuals to perform vehicle maintenance, diagnostics and repairs in a safe, efficient and timely manner. The incumbent in this position performs preventive maintenance and repairs on transit buses, mechanical equipment and support vehicles (both gasoline and diesel powered), including but not limited to engine adjustment, braking systems, steering/suspension systems, electrical/hydraulic parts and associated components;

examines maintenance repairs on related equipment to company and/or manufactures' guidelines to preserve the safety and reliability of set equipment. This is accomplished by working alongside a Maintenance Trainer, Maintenance Technician or at the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor as they complete inspections for vehicle deficiencies through work order or the preventative maintenance process.

Palm Tran is looking for skilled crafted individuals to perform vehicle maintenance, diagnostics and repairs in a safe, efficient and timely manner. The incumbent in this position performs preventive maintenance and repairs on transit buses, mechanical equipment and support vehicles (both gasoline and diesel powered), including but not limited to engine adjustment, braking systems, steering/suspension systems, electrical/hydraulic parts and associated components;

examines maintenance repairs on related equipment to company and/or manufactures' guidelines to preserve the safety and reliability of set equipment. This is accomplished by working alongside a Maintenance Trainer, Maintenance Technician or at the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor as they complete inspections for vehicle deficiencies through work order or the preventative maintenance process.

$29.560 per hour (entry rate) – $35.501 per hour (after successful completion of in-house training)

High School Diploma or equivalent recognized certification/GED required. Two (2) years of related mechanical experience is required, along with the ability to lift-up to 50 pounds. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A or B, with Passenger (P) endorsement. A copy of the applicant’s current valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License must be included with the application.

Applicants must obtain Air Conditioning Certification (608/609) within ninety (90) days of employment.

Heavy-duty vehicle mechanic experience including electrical systems, air conditioning experience, and public transportation experience. Experience driving transit buses or heavy equipment is preferred.

Palm Tran offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including:
Healthcare, Dental Coverage, Over-age Dependent Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Coverage, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal & Dependent Life Coverage, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account, Credit Union, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Palm Tran - ATU Pension Plan, Holidays, Sick & Vacation Leave, Deferred Compensation, Employee Discounts, and much more.

All employees of Palm Tran may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

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