Mechanic - Tech A ($3,000 Sign-On Bonus)

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What We Offer:

Competitive salary: $41.50/hour

Paid holidays

Annual cost of living increases

Eligibility for safety bonuses (based on safety criteria)

Paid onboard training

Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision) – upon enrollment

401K

Union/CBA coverage (after 90-days of employment)

ASE certification reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Tool allowance after one year

Boot allowance after one year

Friendly diverse workplace environment

Work/life balance

Knowledge and Experience:

High school diploma or GED required

Two (2) years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred

Three (3) to five (5) years progressive heavy equipment maintenance experience required

ASE transit certifications preferred with an expectation to pursue additional certifications

Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses or seminars desirable

Experience with heavy equipment required

Understanding of all systems onboard the fleet transportation vehicles

Component/system understanding: air conditioning, brakes, engine, transmission, suspension and steering, electrical, fuel, lubrication, and differentials

Experience with complex diagnostic computer equipment and software required

Must have an in-depth understanding of the design, adjustment, and overhaul of ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression system and sensitive edges, tires and transmissions

Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, have ability to prioritize and be detail oriented

Must have leadership skills and ability to mentor and provide instruction

Must have good communication skills, ability to both verbally and in written format document questions and diagnostic information to management personnel

Must be able to perform physical activities including working on top of coaches and lifting up to seventy-five (75) pounds

Must be flexible and work in a 24/7 environment

Must have clean driving record and a commercial driver's license

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Detect, diagnose and repairs coaches concentrating on major complicated/complex problems including but are not limited to; ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression system, sensitive edges, tires and transmissions

Performs both in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic and precision tools

Performs upgrades and/or modifications on coach systems and equipment per manufacturers recommendations or client requests

Utilizes computer diagnostic equipment to include but not limited to; Cummins Insite, Allison prognostics, complex electrical schematics; ladder logic diagrams, VANSCO and DINEX coach control systems to diagnose troubleshoot coach electrical functions

Researches and evaluates coach problems, provides comprehensive analysis to management in both written and oral format

Assists Foreman to track trends, parts usage and costs utilizing work orders, preventative maintenance sheets, road calls and experience

Test coaches for proper working order including road-driving tests

Fills out work orders specifying parts and labor

Answers questions and assists Mechanic B and Mechanic C by providing professional direction

Performs on-the-job instruction to Mechanic B and Mechanic C pertaining to diagnosis and operational theory

Inspects reviews and evaluates work performance

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;

Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;

Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.

Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.

Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.

Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

Additional Statements:

Drug screening: Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the safest transportation company in the world.

Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities where we operate.

EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.

Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position

Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.