Mechanic

Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains transit vehicles and equipment

• Work schedule is through a bid process by seniority
• Typical hours are 40 hours per week with a 30 minute lunch break
• Shifts are either am or pm
• Must be available to work early mornings or late evenings and on weekends
• Must be available to work overtime

• Under nominal supervision troubleshoot, repair, maintain transit vehicles and equipment including: diesel, gasoline and CNG engines; transmissions; hydraulic and air systems; suspension systems; drivelines; multiplexing systems; and electronics
• Respond to road calls and determine problem and probability of repair
• Prepare detailed work orders consisting of parts used, work performed, etc...
• Utilize equipment manuals for troubleshooting, repair and parts ordering
• Use OEM software and diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and repair
• Work individually or as a team
• Strict compliance with OSHA and organizational safety guidelines
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, systems and equipment
• Work under the supervision of Class A Maintenance Technicians
• Oversee and lead Service Employees
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Graduation from accredited automotive maintenance technical program preferred
• One or more years automotive repair experience required preferably in a fleet environment working on heavy equipment
• Comprehensive knowledge of CNG, diesel and gasoline engines, automatic transmissions, small engines, airbrakes, steering, electronics and drivelines
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification desirable
• Must provide a basic set of tools
• Experience with vehicle diagnostic equipment
• Must possess valid Class B Commercial Driver License
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required

• Computer literate

• Automotive troubleshooting
• Able to read schematic and electrical diagrams
• May require trailering vehicles and loading equipment
• May require operating heavy machinery including power tools and forklift

• Outdoor work or work in a garage environment with exposure to the elements
• Physical activities require considerable use of arms, repetitive hand motions, climbing, lifting, moving and handling of materials
• Typically requires talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• May require lifting up to seventy-five pounds

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent may be required to assist in performing other administrative and operational duties as well as assist in operational tasks

  Transit Management of Beaumont/First Transit is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Transit Management of Beaumont/First Transit is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace