ASE Certified Master Tech

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit•Tampa, FL

59d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the repair, service and preventative maintenance of the Authority's vehicles. This is a semi-skilled position. HART offers a comprehensive in-house training program and performance based promotional opportunities. Applicants must successfully pass a written competency test and have a compliment of hand tools. HART will train people to obtain the CDL if necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate required.
ASE Master Technician Certification required.
Three (3) or more years of experience as an automotive technician, mechanic, or other related field.
Florida Driver's License; must obtain Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class (B) with "P" (Passenger) endorsement within the first 90 days of employment.
ASE Master Technician Certification.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Proven knowledge of diagnostic and repair equipment.
Ability to operate maintenance equipment safely.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to interact with a wide variety of personalities.
Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance, when required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of the agency's technical manuals and procedures.
Ability to pass agency specific training and qualifications as required; to work overtime, to include shift work, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work various shifts, hours and days; including overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools and equipment employed in transit servicing maintenance.
Basic computer knowledge including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards, precautions and safety requirements of the associated job duties.
Must meet established training and test guidelines.
A working home phone number.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transit environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance and repair on transit buses, mechanical equipment, and/or automotive vehicles, both gasoline and diesel powered, including but not limited to engine adjustment, braking systems, shock absorbers and suspension systems and electrical and hydraulic parts and components.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups, troubleshooting inspections to determine need for repairs, and road test vehicles upon completion of repairs.
Performs some service calls and emergency repairs in the field.
Identify mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
Maintains records of work performed.
Assists high-level mechanics in more difficult and complex maintenance and repair tasks.
Examine critical parts and systems using a standard checklist; repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
Plan and establish a timetable to complete repairs and maintenance. Notify the Fleet Manager and others of repair schedule, prioritizing repairs as needed to meet operational requirements.
Order parts as needed for repairs.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.