Technician I (Garage Days Alignments)

Technician I, Garage Days Alignments Starting Pay: $33.17 per hourTop Rate Within 3 Years: $41.48 per hour AVAILABLE SHIFT: 7:00 am 3:30 pm Monday, Thursday - Sunday 7:00 am 3:30 pmDAYS OFF: Tuesday and Wednesday Union Representation: ATU Local 282At Regional Transit Service (RTS), we keep our community moving. With more than 1,000 employees across 8 counties, we provide safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation for nearly 8 million riders every year. Join our team and be part of one of the nation's best-run transit systems. Why Work With Us * RTS Pension Plan * A monthly lifetime income that grows as you continue working at RTS. Your benefit is based on your years of credited service and the pension multiplier, and is not affected by investment gains or losses. * Excellent pay and union security advance to $40.27/hour within 3 years * Stable, consistent work no flat rate; steady weekly pay * Training provided stay current with the latest technology * Tool Allowance provided * Strong benefits package medical, dental, vision, tool and boot allowance, fitness center, and more * Career growth opportunities to move up and build a long-term career What You'll Do * Maintain, repair, and overhaul RTS buses and fleet vehicles * Perform inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance * Replace and adjust parts; complete necessary test drives * Operate diagnostic equipment (e.g., Cummins InSite, Allison) * Perform welding, brazing, cutting torch work, and operate tow truck as needed * Report safety concerns and equipment issues to supervisor * Must be able to perform proper front wheel alignments in order to maximize tire mileage on Articulated Buses, 40 Foot Buses and Non-Revenue Vehicles as required * Must be able to perform proper front-wheel alignments to maximize tire life on articulated buses, 40-foot buses, and non-revenue vehicles * May be assigned articulated bus repairs and overhauls, ramp and battery PM inspections and repairs, as well as other garage work, road calls, and towing as needed * Other duties as assigned What We're Looking ForEducation/Experience * Two (2) years in an accredited diesel mechanics program or comparable technical coursework * OR * Equivalent, verifiable work experience (two years may substitute for one year of education) * Excellent Customer Service skills, including but not limited to the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers, are a must.Other Requirements * Must have own tools * Must obtain NYS CDL Class B permit with passenger & air brake endorsements prior to start; CDL-B license required within 90 days * Must obtain CDL Class A permit & towing endorsement (may be after hire); CDL-A required within 90 days of permit * Must pass post-offer physical * English proficiency required for safety, communication, and use of manuals/instructionsPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performi