New! Bay Transit Bus Technician Apprentice-Part-time (47682)

Bay Transit Bus Technician Apprentice-Part-time

Bay Transit is seeking a part-time Bus Technician Apprentice. Candidates will participate in on-the-job training and classroom training. This is a 4-year apprenticeship for a total of 2,000 hours-500 hours per year. The Bus Technician is an internal career path to a Mechanic position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. The Apprentice will be performing tasks for bus fleet maintenance and exposed to all related tasks. Schedule: Day Shift Hours. Come join an award-winning transit program! Apply today.

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for conducting all inspections, maintenance, and repairs of Bay Aging/Bay Transit fleet.
2. Performs routine preventative maintenance on cars, trucks, and buses including oil changes, brake repairs, tire mounting and balancing, and other mechanical maintenance tasks as assigned.
3. Reads and understands automotive technical service bulletins, repair manuals, and mechanical diagrams.
4. Uses diagnostic equipment to analyze problems reported by drivers and operators, and performs appropriate repairs in accordance with acceptable repair practices.
5. Follows written and verbal instructions and reports all unsafe or improper conditions to the supervisor.
6. Works independently and with a team of automotive care professionals.
7. Follows all posted and written directions regarding safe practices, including the dispensing and handling of waste oil and other automotive by-products.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the Fleet Manager.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a commercial driver's license. Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in a physically demanding environment. Must have a valid Virginia driver's license. Must complete satisfactorily a background check and drug test.

Bay Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status. Bay Aging is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact MaDena DuChemin, Director, Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.