Mechanic B
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Director and with guidance from Technician As, the Mechanic B maintains and repairs vehicles. The role repairs and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues to support the reliability and functionality of vehicles at River Valley Transit’s Middletown and Centerbrook locations. The position performs corrective and preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repairs vehicles and equipment, and handles components including engine emission, driveline, electrical/electronic, brake, suspension, steering, exhaust, cab/chassis, hydraulic, and HVAC systems. It also includes road tests, vehicle movement and transport, road calls and emergency services, equipment operation, documentation, communication, and participation in required safety and educational training.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of heavy diesel maintenance experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a required Commercial Driver’s License.
- Must pass a USDOT physical and drug screen.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to physically and visually inspect equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, with frequent exposure to extreme heat and cold.
- Ability to reach overhead, push or pull, and grip tools frequently; may need to stoop, bend, kneel, or climb.
- Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 125 pounds.
- Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to manipulate parts and equipment with tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.
- Ability to occasionally operate and maintain a sit-down forklift, scissor lift, and snow removal equipment.
- Ability to work with frequent exposure to fumes, odors, hazardous materials, dirt, and dust.
Nice To Haves
- Transit bus maintenance experience.
- Relevant ASE certifications.
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety policies and procedures and comply with OSHA safety and environmental requirements.
- Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on River Valley Transit vehicles according to district standards.
- Diagnose and perform vehicle and equipment repairs under guidance from Technician As and the Maintenance Director.
- Remove, clean, repair, reinstall, and adjust vehicle components, including engine emission, driveline, electrical/electronic, brake, suspension, steering, exhaust, cab/chassis, hydraulic, and HVAC components.
- Assist Technician As with diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of S cam and disc air brakes.
- Move vehicles safely between job and work areas, perform road tests, and transport vehicles as needed.
- Safely operate welders, vehicle lifts, power and handheld tools, and other shop equipment.
- Maintain documentation as directed by the Maintenance Director.
- Perform road calls and emergency services as necessary.
- Communicate professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors.
- Participate in required safety or educational training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and pay.
- Health benefits comparable to those offered to Connecticut state employees.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employer-paid retirement plan with no employee contributions required.
- Employer-funded life insurance.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
