Vehicle Equipment Mechanic -1st Class (0601)

Septa • Philadelphia, PA

5d • $38 - $43

About The Position

SEPTA is seeking a Vehicle Equipment Mechanic - 1st Class (0601) to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicle systems for optimal performance and safety. The role involves complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic work on diesel or gasoline engines, transmissions, refrigeration units, air-conditioning systems, and other automotive equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a foreperson. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Candidates under 21 who do not have a Pennsylvania driver’s license are not eligible to obtain the required CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of written qualification tests and performance tests.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); SEPTA provides CDL training. A Passenger (P) endorsement is required for the position.
• Possess tools pertinent to the occupation.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Graduate of an accredited technical school in automotive repair with certification, or one year of work experience repairing gas or diesel engines in lieu of recent certification from an accredited technical school in a related field.
• Experience as an automotive mechanic, including repairing engines and transmissions.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems.
• Disassemble, repair, replace, reassemble, and adjust diesel or gasoline engines, clutches, transmissions, refrigeration units, and other automotive equipment.
• Determine the general extent of repairs or replacements needed for intricate mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical problems.
• Test, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust air-conditioning systems and units, including mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration components and piping.
• Check, adjust, repair, replace, and/or clean evaporator core filters, compressors, expansion valves, and other electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical controls, relays, regulators, alternators, valves, switches, wiring, and units.
• Perform duties of and direct activities of employees in lesser classifications as required.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Paid parental leave, vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Free SEPTA Transportation Pass with unlimited access to SEPTA services.

What This Job Offers

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