Mechanic

Long Beach Transit • Long Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Long Beach Transit (LBT) is seeking Mechanics to perform all types of bus vehicle repairs, inspections, maintenance, and electrical repairs, ranging from minor to major. Hired mechanics will be placed in a "C" classification, with opportunities for advancement to "B" and "A" mechanic through supervision and training. LBT maintains a diverse fleet including 60-ft. articulated buses, gasoline hybrids, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Diesel, and battery propulsion systems.

Requirements

• Candidates must be 21 years or older
• Valid California Class C driver’s license
• Excellent safe driving record
• Class B driver’s permit, with the ability to upgrade to a Class B license
• Equivalent of a high school diploma or GED
• Two years of full-time hands-on vehicle mechanic experience, equivalent training and education/coursework in this field may be considered
• Knowledge of electrical systems, heavy equipment, and alternative fuel
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Willing to work any of the three shifts available
• Must be able to obtain personal tools and meet the company’s tool requirements
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States
• Successful candidate must pass agency and Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, drug and alcohol tests

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate knowledge with computer diagnostics and computer skills are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Able to demonstrate safe working practices
• Troubleshoot, service and repair; diesel, CNG, gasoline hybrid, and battery powered propulsion systems
• Works with all tools of the trade, including bus computer based diagnostic software programs
• Performs all preventative maintenance inspections
• Inspects and maintains air systems and air brake components
• Performs detailed electrical repairs and diagnoses component failures
• Performs suspension repairs and maintenance
• Performs diagnosis and repairs for heating, ventilations and air conditioning systems
• Ability to work independently performing over the road repairs
• Performs engine and transmission diagnosis and repairs
• Assists other mechanics as needed
• Ability to learn new technologies

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision plan for you and your family available
• Company pension plan
• Company paid life insurance and employee assistance program
• Uniform allowance

What This Job Offers

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