FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN B - DIESEL & CNG

Lynx Career Center • Orlando, FL

40d • Onsite

About The Position

LYNX is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician B - Diesel & CNG, also known as a Technician B, to maintain transit buses and related equipment. The position performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses mechanical problems, and repairs vehicle systems and components, including engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, basic electrical systems, air systems, wheelchair lifts, and air-conditioning components. The technician works alongside higher-level technicians on complex repairs and assists with road calls and vehicle recovery when needed. This is a safety-sensitive and mission-critical position, subject to Federal Transit Administration testing requirements and LYNX’s Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions. The role requires 24-hour availability during emergencies or disasters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, three years of experience in transit or heavy vehicle maintenance, and one year of technical school; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Possess and maintain a current Florida Class B CDL permit or license with Passenger endorsement and Airbrakes.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, stretch, kneel, and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in open bays, inside buses, and outside in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to handle and use commercial cleaners and toxic materials.
• Ability to provide own tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Professional and courteous demeanor; ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including establishing and maintaining positive working relationships and providing excellent service.
• Must comply with Federal Transit Administration testing requirements for safety-sensitive employees.
• Must be available 24 hours during an emergency or disaster.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on transit coaches’ systems and safety equipment.
• Perform ordinary mechanical, hydraulic, or structural maintenance repairs and adjustments.
• Determine the source of vehicle problems and repair or replace defective parts, or make changes as instructed.
• Refer difficult or unusual problems to higher-grade employees for guidance or repair.
• Perform field repairs on road failures and tow buses when necessary.
• Repair engines, including replacement of major components such as cylinder heads.
• Replace transmissions and external transmission components.
• Replace engine and transmission assemblies and accessories.
• Diagnose and repair air systems and components and reline brakes.
• Repair and replace steering and suspension components.
• Perform basic electrical diagnoses and repairs and replace electrical components.
• Perform major repairs, component replacement, and Schedule A and C inspections on wheelchair lifts.
• Perform minor repairs and replace air-conditioning components.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Defined contribution 401(a) plan with a 7% employer base contribution.
• 100% employer match up to 3% of employee contributions into the 457 plan.
• Free employee-only medical insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability insurance available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Access to an on-site Employee Wellness Center.
• Free bus transportation for the employee, spouse, and dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED