Fleet Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Fleet Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt (Class II) Full Time

Wage: $29.00-$39.50/hour

Hours: Monday Friday 4 -10-hour shifts 7:00am to 5:00pm

Saturdays every 4 weeks required overtime 8:00am to 12:00pm, and on-call as needed

Nature and Scope of Position

The technician is responsible for the general upkeep and preventative maintenance of the transit vehicle fleet. The primary objective of the technician is to ensure that safe, reliable, and efficient public transit vehicles are available for daily operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the Mechanic position, but rather a general description of some of the essential functions of this position.

Properly diagnose problems and perform required repairs in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and repairs as required

Perform specific vehicle maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs, including test drives

Remove, install, repair, disassemble, and assemble parts related to all mechanical and electrical systems on District buses and support vehicles

Safely operate all tools and machinery required to perform work duties

Assist with general facility and route maintenance

Assist with snow removal of facilities and route stops as needed

Ensure completeness and accuracy of reports and daily paperwork

Follow company safety and operational rules and procedures

MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS

Other duties as assigned

Relationships

The technician is directly supervised by the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor. The technician must also be able to work with drivers, dispatchers, service workers, and outside vendors.

Working Conditions

Shop and outdoors environment This position will be subject to regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, including, heavy lifting (up to 150 pounds), climbing, bending, stooping, standing, high noise levels, and vehicle fumes. This position works both inside and outside with exposure to adverse conditions and at times extreme temperatures.

Knowledge/Experience

Class B CDL *Will provide training to get CDL if needed

High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Training in diesel engine repair and automotive engine repair

Training in the diagnosis and repair of vehicle systems

Capable of using all test equipment and tools

Skills/Abilities

The technician should have the following skills/abilities, among others:

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language

Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Wear the proper uniform as determined by the District

Manage multiple projects

Develop sound judgment and decision-making skills

Assimilate information quickly and accurately

Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

Develop ability to work independently

Must have a working vehicle to travel within the service area

Must work extended hours, including on-call, and required overtime

Able to lift heavy items up to 150 pounds

Compensation details: 29-39.5 Hourly Wage

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