Bus Technician

Beacon Mobility•New Castle, NY

1d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

WE Business Management, Inc. During the past five decades, WE Transport has provided our Nassau and Suffolk customers, and more recently our Connecticut, Westchester and New York City customers with transportation for home-to-school, parochial, private, wheelchair-bound riders, other special-needs riders, and pre-school children. We are looking for Auto & Bus Technicians who will perform minor and / or major mechanical repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of the company fleet in Bronx. Must be willing to learn or have a full understanding of how to properly maintain commercial motor vehicles according to regulations and Company standards.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years direct automotive repair experience.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and accurately repair assigned vehicles with some guidance and assistance from lead mechanic.
Must have a valid driver's license. CDL is strongly preferred.
Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have an appropriate mechanic's tool set.
Must be a Sensitive, Caring and Responsive individual. Listen carefully to others; respond willingly and appropriately to questions.
Strong customer service, verbal communication and problem-solving skills
Able to operate laptop/computer for diagnostic, tracking and reporting purposes
Have operational knowledge of shop tools to include Freon Recovery machine, Ox/Acetylene torch, CVAC (coolant evacuation machine), presses and common hand tools.
Able to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to read diagrams and work with color-coded wiring.
Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified tech or OEM dealership experience preferred
Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles
Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of the company fleet
Ability to judge the distance between equipment and an object
Ability to repeatedly adjust the control and placement of equipment to exact position
Ability to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline or other flammable materials)
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle preventative maintenance
Accurately diagnose and perform phases of vehicle and equipment repair
Accurately document repairs and parts utilizing Fleet Maintenance Information System (FMIS)
Follow checklists and procedures while conducting repairs.
Remove, clean, repair, reinstall, and adjust vehicle components
Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately entered in FMIS
Select appropriate course of action for repairs
Evaluate completed work prior to release – seek supervisor approval where required
Ensure safe use of power and hand-held tools
Perform road calls and emergency services as necessary
Safely move vehicles between job and work area
Communicate professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors
Actively participate in safety or educational training as required
The above duties are not meant to restrict initiative, but rather to define minimum activities. These duties may be altered to suit the needs of the company as needed.