WeGo Public Transit - Mechanic Hiring Event

Davidson Transit Organi • Nashville, TN

2d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

WeGo Public Transit is seeking individuals to expand their Maintenance Team. This role involves performing a wide variety of skilled mechanical repair and maintenance work on gasoline, electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered buses and other motorized and auxiliary equipment. The work includes maintenance and repair of all engine, transmission, suspension, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and related components and assemblies. Incumbents will need to learn and transfer new mechanical and electronic knowledge as diagnostic systems and components are updated. Compliance with all applicable, federally mandated safety-sensitive requirements is also necessary. Work is performed under the general supervision of Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable automotive maintenance experience.
• Possess a valid TN Class “B” Driver’s License.
• Must not have speeding tickets that are 19 MPH (or above) the speed limit.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety sensitive positions as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655.
• Ability to pass a DOT medical physical test and keep this current while in the position.
• Willingness and availability to work varying shifts that have been bid on weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• ‘H-Series ASE’ Certifications

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of skilled mechanical repair and maintenance work on gasoline, electric, hybrid and diesel-powered buses and other motorized and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform maintenance/repair of all engine, transmission, suspension, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and related components and assemblies.
• Learn and transfer new and expanded mechanical and electronic knowledge and skills as diagnostic systems and mechanical/electronic components are modified and updated.
• Comply with all applicable, federally mandated safety-sensitive requirements.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects in gasoline, electric, hybrid and diesel-powered buses, trucks, cars and other heavy motorized mechanical equipment; operate and maintain electronic diagnostic and related equipment.
• Remove, replace, diagnose, dismantle and repair all types of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions, differentials, hydraulic, cooling, hybrid, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Install, maintain and repair electrical and mechanical units and accessories of coaches using electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Replace and adjust brakes, repair pumps, starters, injectors, lights, steering gears, generators and air conditioning systems.
• Operate overhead cranes, hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, drill presses, as appropriately certified.
• Perform field repair work and emergency road repairs.
• Maintain records of orders, completed repairs, time worked, and materials used; enter and extract data in automated vehicle maintenance system.
• Acquire the skills to perform independently basic diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and mechanical system equipment.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental (Single - $180 per month, Single employee with children - $200 per month, Family - $220 per month)
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Paid CDL Training
• Uniform, Boot, and Tool Allowance
• Pension & Optional 401K plan
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED