TECHNICIAN C - DIESEL & CNG

Lynx Career Center•Orlando, FL

10d

About The Position

The Technician C performs entry-level preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on transit coaches and related equipment under the guidance of higher-level technicians. The role assists with diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and safety-equipment concerns; replacing or repairing components; and responding to road-service needs. The Technician C helps ensure vehicles are maintained in a safe, reliable, and service-ready condition while developing the knowledge and skills needed for advancement within the maintenance team. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to the provisions of the Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions. The incumbent must maintain a valid DOT Medical Certificate with a minimum one-year renewal and a valid Florida CDL Class B license with airbrakes and passenger endorsement. Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in transit, heavy vehicle (on- or off-road), or automotive vehicle maintenance; alternatively, one year of experience as a LYNX Service Island Attendant plus one year of technical school.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and trade safety precautions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen and obtain a DOT Medical Certificate with a minimum one-year renewal.
Ability to work in open bays, inside buses, and outside in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work with commercial cleaners and toxic materials.
Ability to provide own tools.
Ability to possess a current Florida CDL license or permit, Class B, with passenger endorsement and airbrakes.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships using excellent customer service principles.
Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor and work in a diverse environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and to raise, lower, or move objects using upper extremities and back muscles.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and move about on foot for long distances and periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push or pull, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb, including ascending and descending ladders.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and fine-dexterity tasks.
Close visual acuity for computer viewing, reading, inspections, working with small parts, operating machines, using measurement devices, and assembling or fabricating parts.
Visual acuity for close-range mechanical or skilled-trades tasks and operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; ability to distinguish red, green, blue, and yellow and assess work accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.
Ability to hear normal speaking sounds, receive oral information, and make fine sound distinctions.
Ability to verbally express or exchange ideas.

Responsibilities

Complete scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on transit coach systems and safety equipment.
Perform routine mechanical, hydraulic, and structural maintenance, repairs, and adjustments.
Determine the source of equipment trouble.
Repair or replace defective parts and make changes as instructed.
Refer difficult or unusual problems to higher-grade employees for guidance or repair.
Perform field repairs for road failures and tow buses when necessary.
Repair engines and replace external components.
Replace external electronic engine and transmission controls and sensors.
Repair transmissions and replace external components.
Replace engine and transmission assemblies and accessories.
Replace air-system components and reline brakes.
Repair and replace steering and suspension components.
Perform basic electrical diagnosis and repairs.
Perform minor repairs, component replacement, and inspections on wheelchair ramps and lifts.
Maintain a valid DOT Medical Certificate with a minimum one-year renewal.
Maintain a valid Florida CDL Class B license with airbrakes and passenger endorsement.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.