HEM - Transmission Shop (JO 58-26)

Oahu Transit Services • Honolulu, HI

5d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Shops, and potentially receiving tasks from the Assistant Superintendent and Lead Mechanic, the employee performs diagnostic function tests using a dynamometer, failure analysis, and specification rebuilding on transmissions, sub-assemblies, axle differentials, and other related drivetrain components associated with current and future fleets. Work must meet industry time and quality standards.

The position requires familiarity with troubleshooting using current diagnostic equipment and methods, including diagnosing transmissions, driveline components, electrical and electronic systems found on modern transmissions, and hydraulic systems and their functions. The employee must understand heavy-duty transmission overhaul procedures, failure analysis, operational troubleshooting, and precision measurement, and be able to interpret technical publications, safety data publications, blueprints, and operational schematics.

The employee must maintain excellent work performance and attendance, pass company-administered written and oral examinations, meet applicable present and future licensing and certification requirements, and pass a company-sponsored medical examination and drug screening. The employee must be able and willing to work various shifts, overtime as directed, holiday duty as required, and assigned days off.

Requirements

• High school or trade school graduate; two years of practical working experience may substitute for trade school.
• At least six years of practical working experience in the heavy-duty vehicle field.
• At least four years of experience with power and drivetrains, including medium- and heavy-duty transmissions.
• Experience with Allison, Voith, and Ford 4R100, 5R100W, and 5R110W transmissions, among others.
• Familiarity with current overhaul procedures and production-efficient methods for heavy-duty transmission repair.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, operational troubleshooting, and precision measuring with dial indicators, micrometers, and test gauges.
• Ability to read and understand technical publications, material safety data publications, blueprints, and operational schematics related to transit-industry transmissions, including torque flow, hydraulic flow, electrical and pneumatic controls, and diagnostic procedures.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with current safety equipment and procedures.
• Excellent work performance and attendance records.
• Ability to pass company-administered written and oral examinations.
• Ability to meet all present and future license and certification requirements required by OTS or city, state, or federal governments.
• Ability to meet standard physical requirements and pass a company-sponsored medical examination and drug screening.
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts, overtime as directed, holiday duty as required, and assigned days off.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic function tests, including dynamometer tests, on transmissions, sub-assemblies, axle differentials, and related drivetrain components.
• Conduct failure analysis and rebuild components to specifications while meeting industry time and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose transmissions, driveline components, electrical and electronic systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Use current diagnostic equipment and methods.
• Perform heavy-duty transmission overhaul work, operational troubleshooting, and precision measurements.
• Read and interpret technical publications, material safety data publications, blueprints, and operational schematics.
• Follow current safety equipment and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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