Mechanic A - MVTA

Keolis Canada • Burnsville, MN

3d

About The Position

The Mechanic A (Lead) performs preventive and corrective maintenance on transit coaches, including electrical buses, and helps guide other mechanics. The role diagnoses, repairs, services, and tests coach systems and equipment, documents work, and supports safe, clean, and efficient maintenance operations. Work may include in-house repairs and road calls, as well as road driving tests. Maintenance employees may work in a ventilated maintenance shop and use computers, laptops, electronic handheld devices, electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and heavy machinery. The position requires working flexibly in a 24/7 environment.

The role includes physical activity such as working on top of coaches, lifting up to 75 pounds, and extended periods of standing and walking. General demands may include prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces. Employees may be exposed to extreme heat and cold, loud noises, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Safety-sensitive employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination, and employment is also contingent on a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position. Keolis states its commitments to workplace safety, minimizing environmental impacts, equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations. The company describes competitive compensation and benefits, development and growth opportunities, and a safe work environment, without specifying particular benefits.

Requirements

• Five years of progressive heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Minnesota CDL with Passenger endorsement.
• Experience with complex diagnostic computer equipment and software.
• In-depth understanding of the design, adjustment, and overhaul of ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling systems, engines, interior and exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression systems and sensitive edges, tires, and transmissions.
• Hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or related field service, including electrical, high-voltage, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience with CAN networks and multiplexing systems.
• Evidence of a safety-first attitude.
• Computer skills to diagnose all sub-components of a transit coach, and ability to understand and follow schematics.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft applications.
• Customer-focused professionalism and discretion; ability to maintain confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, able to work independently with limited supervision, and able to complete 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 to non-technical parties.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 environment.
• Ability to perform physical activities including working on top of coaches, lifting up to 75 pounds, and standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely with electricity using proper PPE and to adhere to organizational and cleanliness standards.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Safety-sensitive employment requires passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination; employment is also contingent on a background check.

Nice To Haves

• ASE Transit Master Certificate preferred.
• Two years of technical degree education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Additional training from mechanical or technical schools, courses, or seminars is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on all types of coaches using specified checklists.
• Complete work orders that identify parts and labor.
• Inspect coaches and verify reported problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Clean, repair, and replace coach equipment as needed.
• Test coaches for proper operation, including conducting road driving tests.
• Use diagnostic equipment and software, schematics, and coach control systems to troubleshoot complex electrical functions.
• Consult repair and parts manuals when performing minor to major repairs.
• Perform in-house and road-call repairs using hand, power, pneumatic, and precision tools.
• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and service electrical buses and multiplexing systems.
• Maintain detailed, timely paperwork and documentation for repairs and installations.
• Keep current with new technologies and share knowledge to help others understand vehicles.
• Work with multiple parties to resolve issues.
• Provide guidance and assistance to mechanics with repair work as needed.
• Provide on-the-job instruction to Mechanics A, B, and C on diagnosis and operational theory.
• Inspect, review, and evaluate work performance.
• Follow Keolis and client policies and procedures, work safely with electricity using proper PPE, and lead by example in safety practices.
• Maintain preventive-maintenance quality and cleanliness standards; clean work areas and dispose of waste in appropriate containment.
• Perform other duties assigned by management and supervisors.

Benefits

• Keolis describes its compensation and benefits as competitive but does not specify individual benefits.
• Opportunities for development and growth throughout a career.
• A safe work environment.

What This Job Offers

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