Heavy-Duty Maintenance Technician (Mechanic)
Centre Area Transportation Authority•State College, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Applicants must be at least 21 years old. This position requires flexibility, the aptitude to follow direction and the capability to perform a variety of physical, work-related tasks. Successful completion of CDL Class A with Passenger Endorsement training and testing will be required. CATA provides training and testing at no cost to the selected candidate. As a Heavy-Duty Mechanic at CATA you will be working with a team of dedicated employees who are committed to providing excellent service to all of our staff and customers.
Requirements
- At least 21 years old
- Skills in the maintenance and repair of CNG, gasoline, and diesel engines
- Organized
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Flexibility
- Aptitude to follow direction
- Capability to perform a variety of physical, work-related tasks
- Successful completion of CDL Class A with Passenger Endorsement training and testing will be required
Nice To Haves
- Cummins Insite diagnostic experience desired
Responsibilities
- Inspects, repairs, and maintains transit coaches, automobiles and equipment
- Performs preventive maintenance and lubrication services per the manufacturer's specs
- Inspects vehicles for physical damages and mechanical shortcomings
- Performs tune-ups on CNG and gasoline engines
- Diagnoses and repairs brake systems, engine, transmission, rear differential, electrical and air system failures
- Relines brakes
- Repairs or replaces alternators and air conditioning components
- Repairs and operates special tools and equipment used in the maintenance of transit coaches and support vehicles
- Prepares work orders and other maintenance related documents
- Performs body work such as patching, sanding, painting and buffing
- Conducts road tests and goes on road calls to repair and/or retrieve disabled vehicles
- Performs Pennsylvania State vehicle inspections per vehicle code
- Performs related tasks as required
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(a)
- 457
- Roth IRA
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free gym membership
- Free transit pass
- Annual shoe and tool allowance
- Uniforms are provided and cleaned by CATA
- May qualify to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
