Electric Vehicle / Hydrogen Tech - Reno

Keolis Canada•Reno, NV

1d•$49 - $53

About The Position

The Electric Vehicle / Hydrogen Tech diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electric-drive transit buses and hydrogen coaches. The position provides electrical and mechanical support for an expanding electric bus fleet, including work on high-voltage battery and drive systems, electrical and I-O systems, CAN networks, multiplex systems, and fuel-cell systems. The role also supports other fleet maintenance as needed and assists colleagues with breakdowns. The technician documents repairs, maintenance activities, installations, and defects; follows approved safety procedures for hydrogen and high-voltage systems; and adheres to Keolis and client policies and procedures. The role collaborates with team members, supervisors, operations personnel, and other parties to resolve technical issues, communicates technical information, and shares knowledge to support the adoption of emerging EV technologies. The work may involve extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces. Maintenance employees may work in a ventilated maintenance shop, encounter toxic or caustic chemicals, and use computers, diagnostic software, electrical schematics, testing devices, and heavy machinery. Exposure to extreme heat and cold, loud noise, fumes, and airborne particles may occur. Safety-sensitive employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination; employment is also contingent on a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Requirements

At least 2 years of directly related work experience, including 1 year working on high-voltage battery drive systems (traction motor drive units).
High school diploma or equivalent.
General knowledge of bus, automotive, and/or vehicle systems.
Hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or related field service, including electrical, high-voltage, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Strong basic electrical skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft applications.
Ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence people at all levels of the organization and external customers.
Customer-focused attitude and a high level of professionalism and discretion.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with integrity.
Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to work independently with limited supervision while completing assigned work accurately and on time.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Sound judgment and problem-solving and analytical skills, including troubleshooting technical issues and communicating and documenting solutions for non-technical parties.
Excellent communication skills and experience interacting and communicating with customers.
Ability to work safely with electricity using proper PPE.
Experience with CAN networks.
Ability to work with multiple parties to resolve issues.
Aptitude and willingness to learn and stay current with new technologies.
Willingness to share knowledge to help others understand electric vehicles and chargers.
Maintain detailed and timely paperwork and documentation for repairs and installations.
Strict adherence to Keolis and client policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electric-drive transit buses.
Provide electrical and mechanical support for the expanding electric bus fleet.
Troubleshoot high-voltage battery systems, electrical systems, I-O systems, and CAN networks.
Accurately document repairs, maintenance activities, and installations.
Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and operations personnel to resolve technical issues.
Share technical knowledge and support the adoption of emerging EV technologies.
Assist with additional non-EV fleet maintenance as needed.
Service, inspect, and repair hydrogen coaches and their mechanical, electrical, and fuel-cell systems.
Follow approved safety procedures for hydrogen and high-voltage systems.
Complete maintenance records and report defects or safety concerns.
Support colleagues and assist with breakdowns when required.
Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and service high-voltage electric and hydrogen drive coaches and multiplex systems.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.