B Mechanic

Transdev • Garden City, NY

28d • $31 - $34

About The Position

Transdev is actively hiring B Mechanic for their fixed route transit service in Nassau County. Perform preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repairs minor to moderate problems on all vehicle types in the activity fleet. Class B technician's must be proficient and able to perform all aspects of the B Class Maintenance Repair Technician position. ASE certifications are encouraged and preferred. All work performed must be of the highest quality ensuring vehicles are reliable and safe. Work in such a manner that promotes a safe and productive work environment. Come join the largest private-sector operator of public transportation in North America – one that cares about its employees, passengers and their communities.

Requirements

• ASE Certifications preferred.
• Three (3) years recent progressive heavy equipment maintenance or four (4) years automotive mechanical experience required.
• Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses or seminars desirable
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in diagnostic computer equipment required.
• Must have a basic understanding of the design, adjustment, overhaul operation and maintenance of transmissions, heavy-duty engines and other bus components.
• Must be able to work amid constant interruptions and be able to prioritize, be detail oriented and deal with time pressures.
• Must have good communication skills and able to communicate concerns, questions and diagnostic information.
• Must be autonomous and be self-directed.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to take direction and instruction well.
• Must be physically agile and able to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Basic 2-way radio skills required.
• Basic tools required.
• Must have clean NY State driving record.
• All Class B – Technicians must be qualified and are required to obtain a valid Class B CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsements prior to the expiration of their probationary period of employment. At the company’s discretion employees who fail to acquire or maintain a valid Class B CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsements may be terminated.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules
• Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
• Wear uniforms and management approved safety shoes and other personal protective gear as required.
• Approximately 20% of the work is performed outdoors.
• Must be able to lift seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, legs, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, standing, bending, and handling materials.

Nice To Haves

• ASE Certifications preferred.
• Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses or seminars desirable

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on coaches as needed.
• Performs inspections on all types of vehicles and repairs systems/parts when needed.
• Uses preventative maintenance check list to verify repairs.
• Repairs and inspections involve the engine, battery, lights, gauges and controls, sensitive edges, safety equipment, all interior components, transmissions, tires, breaks, undercarriage, power steering, fluids and filters and all other electrical and mechanical coach components.
• Completely document all work performed in RTA software.
• When necessary, utilize RTA to assist with properly diagnosing vehicle trends.
• Diagnoses and repairs coaches specifically concentrating on minor to moderate problems including engine, transmission, electrical, tires, brakes, undercarriage, power steering, fluids/filters and mechanical defects.
• Utilize repair manuals and parts manuals for aid in making repairs.
• Inspects and verifies problems on coaches using various diagnostic equipment
• Performs both in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic, machine (precision) and machinery tools.
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces coach equipment as required.
• Tests coaches for proper working order.
• Assists Class A and C technicians with repair work as required.
• Repairing coaches requires physical dexterity and exertion and heavy lifting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Performs preventative maintenance on coaches as needed 70%
• Diagnoses and repairs various coach systems concentrating on minor to moderate problems 20%
• Support and assist A mechanic 5%
• Cleans work area 5%

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick time off
• Medical, dental & vision after 90 calendar days of employment for full-time employees, life insurance, 401k retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees