Diesel Mechanic D2

Job Details Job Location: LBNL Client Office - Berkeley, CA 94720 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $32.00 - $37.00 HourlyPay: $32/hr - $37/hr Department: Maintenance Reports to: Maintenance Manager Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt Location: Berkeley, CA (Berkeley shop); road calls to the Hayward area as needed About the Company RydeTrans was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1996 to provide safe and high-quality transportation to people in the East Bay. We serve a diverse group of institutional customers such as public transit agencies, governmental entities, school districts, health care providers, and social service agencies, as well as private customers. We provide a wide array of transportation products, including paratransit, fixed route, shuttle, charter services, and ADA eligibility assessments. RydeTrans specializes in transporting people who depend on safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation to essential services like school, rehabilitation training, medical appointments, and work. About the Role RydeTrans keeps East Bay communities moving — including riders who depend on our paratransit service to get to work, medical appointments, and everyday life. As a Mechanic in our Berkeley shop, you'll keep our fleet safe and road-ready by performing maintenance and repairs on paratransit buses, vans, shuttle buses, and other fleet vehicles. As RydeTrans continues to grow, you'll help support both our existing fleet and the introduction of new vehicle platforms and technologies. What You’ll Do Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel and gasoline engines and related systems on buses, vans, and shuttles. Perform electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting. Use a range of scan tools and diagnostic equipment. Complete preventive maintenance and safety inspections. Respond to road calls in the Hayward area. Keep accurate repair and inspection records (Word, Outlook, and maintenance systems). Work both on your own and as part of the team. Qualifications ASE Certification, or 8 years of relevant diesel/automotive repair experience. If hired without ASE certification, ability to obtain it within one year of hire. Strong electrical diagnostic skills and familiarity with common scan tools. Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook). Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications) Class B or Class A commercial driver’s license with air brakes endorsement. Transit or heavy-duty fleet maintenance experience. Physical Requirements This role involves lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs individually, with heavier items handled using team-lift or mechanical assistance; exerting up to 50 lbs of force to push and pull; and standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and working in confined spaces and shop/outdoor conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Safety-Sensitive Position — Please Note This is a safety-sensitive position under U.S. DOT / FTA regulations (49 CFR Part 655) and is subject to the FTA drug and alcohol testing program, including pre-employment testing. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates are subject to a background check and reference verification conducted in accordance with applicable law. The 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 upon request. RydeTrans is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster: Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. If based in the United States, applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Upon a conditional offer of employment, a criminal background check will be conducted in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and other applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr RydeTrans