TECHNICIAN C - DIESEL & CNG

Lynx•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Technician C performs entry-level preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on transit coaches and related equipment under the guidance of higher-level technicians. The role helps diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and safety-equipment concerns; repair or replace components; and respond to road-service needs. The Technician C helps keep vehicles safe, reliable, and service-ready while developing skills for advancement within the maintenance team. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to the Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 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 period.
Ability to work in open bays, inside buses, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work with commercial cleaners and toxic materials.
Ability to provide own tools.
Ability to possess a current Florida Class B CDL or permit with passenger endorsement and airbrakes.
Effective English communication skills, orally and in writing, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships using excellent customer-service principles and to maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and raise, lower, or move objects using upper extremities and back muscles.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and walk long distances or for long periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb, including ascending and descending ladders.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and fine-dexterity tasks.
Close and near visual acuity for reading, inspecting small defects and parts, using measurement devices, and assembling or fabricating parts; visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Ability to distinguish red, green, blue, and yellow; assess work accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness; and make general observations of facilities or structures.
Ability to hear sounds at normal speaking levels, receive oral information, make fine sound discriminations, and verbally express or exchange ideas.

Responsibilities

Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on transit-coach systems and safety equipment.
Perform ordinary mechanical, hydraulic, and structural maintenance, repairs, and adjustments.
Determine sources of trouble and repair or replace defective parts or make changes as instructed.
Refer difficult or unusual problems to higher-grade employees for guidance or repair.
Perform field repairs on road failures and tow buses when necessary.
Repair engines and replace external engine components.
Replace external electronic engine and transmission controls and sensors.
Repair transmissions and replace external transmission 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 period.
Maintain a valid Florida Class B CDL with airbrakes and passenger endorsement.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.