Class B Mechanic

Coast Transit Authority•Gulfport, MS

4d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Class B Mechanic performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty buses and support vehicles. The mechanic uses diagnostic equipment, road-tests vehicles, and responds to road calls. Work must comply with applicable local, county, state, and federal laws, as well as company policies. This is an advanced position requiring strong independent judgment and only routine supervision. The employee must furnish needed hand tools under 1 inch; CTA provides tools over 1 inch. A DOT Physical Examination and Functional Capacity Exam are required and paid for by CTA.

Requirements

Three years of mechanical repair experience on heavy trucks or heavy buses.
Proficiency repairing air brakes, air systems, air conditioning systems, chassis, and gas and diesel engines.
Knowledge of troubleshooting electrical systems.
Knowledge of and prior experience using diagnostic computer equipment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT Physical Examination and drug and alcohol test.
Ability to read, write, and follow directions, instructions, department policies, and EPA and OSHA guidelines.
Must furnish needed hand tools under 1 inch; CTA provides tools over 1 inch.
Verifiable work references.
Clean driving record and ability to obtain a Mississippi Commercial License Class B with a passenger (P) endorsement.
High school diploma or GED.
Physical endurance to lift up to 75 pounds, continuously stand, work with arms extended overhead, climb, and squat.
Ability to work in a fast-moving automotive maintenance garage.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty buses and support vehicles.
Thoroughly inspect fleet vehicles and document all inspections.
Use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair vehicles.
Road-test vehicles and respond to road calls.
Perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.