Contract Carrier Maintenance Specialist
About The Position
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Maintenance, Vanpool or designee, the Contract Carrier Maintenance Specialist is responsible for conducting fleet inspections, writing fleet inspection correspondence, and reviewing monthly reports for Contract Carrier properties. Essential functions include: Providing support for contract carrier properties regarding the operation and maintenance of the vehicles and equipment. Reviewing reported issues, track issues, analyzes warranties and warranty-related items, and reports if warranty issues should be pursued. Monitoring day-to-day operation of contract carrier properties ensuring compliance with Pace rules and regulations. Responding to all emergency calls and related investigations for these properties and assists its personnel with facility-related matters. Assisting with new bus acceptance and inspections. Assisting senior inspectors with engine/transmission related items as well as bus renovation projects and retrofit campaigns. Assisting with matters relating to maintenance in the Vanpool Department. Performing other duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalency; trade school certification in automotive or diesel technology preferred.
- Must have 3-5 years of progressive "hands-on" experience in bus maintenance or a related field, with extensive, in-depth working knowledge of all diesel coach systems, shop procedures, and equipment. In addition, 1-3 years of administrative experience is preferred.
- Must possess (or obtain within 6 months of date of hire) DOT certification.
- Must have (or obtain within 6 months of date of hire) a valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret schematics. Must demonstrate basic proficiency utilizing Microsoft suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), experience with Oracle is preferred. Must have a good work record.
- ability to sit for extended periods of time, type on a computer, drive to locations within Pace’s service area and out of region as needed, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for emergency service.
Nice To Haves
- trade school certification in automotive or diesel technology
- 1-3 years of administrative experience
- experience with Oracle
Responsibilities
- conducting fleet inspections
- writing fleet inspection correspondence
- reviewing monthly reports for Contract Carrier properties
- Providing support for contract carrier properties regarding the operation and maintenance of the vehicles and equipment.
- Reviewing reported issues, track issues, analyzes warranties and warranty-related items, and reports if warranty issues should be pursued.
- Monitoring day-to-day operation of contract carrier properties ensuring compliance with Pace rules and regulations.
- Responding to all emergency calls and related investigations for these properties and assists its personnel with facility-related matters.
- Assisting with new bus acceptance and inspections.
- Assisting senior inspectors with engine/transmission related items as well as bus renovation projects and retrofit campaigns.
- Assisting with matters relating to maintenance in the Vanpool Department.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
