The Rapid is looking for 3rd and 2nd-shift Transit Vehicle Technicians (Bus Mechanics). Training occurs on first shift for approximately 90 days.
Hiring Range: $27.01 to $32.72 per hour (This rate includes the $0.75 shift premium. Pay range is dependent on experience and ASE or State Certifications).
Fringe Benefits: Clean work environment, updated fleet, fully stoked parts room, toolbox provided, paid CDL training, $650 per year tool allowance, $175 per year boot allowance, uniforms are provided, heated and AC shop, health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days, gym membership reimbursement, onsite wellness consultant, onsite workout facilities. Benefits start 1st of the month after date of hire!
Position Summary: This is a safety-sensitive position that performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties required in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, light truck, transit vehicles, and other equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, precision instruments, HVAC recovery equipment, as well as power tools.
- Maintains and creates records and work history within electronic repair orders.
- Inspect, diagnose, repair, replace brake systems, fuel and emission systems, steering and suspensions systems, passenger heating/cooling systems to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Use of hoists, hydraulic jacks to raise equipment for inspection and repair.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections and procedures such as changing oil and filters, lubricating steering, suspension and brake components, battery maintenance, and compressed natural gas inspections.
- Vehicle chassis alignments.
- Replace, repair, and perform routine maintenance on internal combustion engines to include gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel in addition to transmissions and differential units.
- Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, interior and exterior trim and hardware.
- Emission related diagnosis and repairs.
- Minor fabrication, welding, grinding, and soldering.
- Performs service calls on vehicles and equipment.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable and answer for one's conduct while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
THE RAPID IS AN EEO EMPLOYER - WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
