Diesel Mechanic- 1,500 Sign On Bonus

Shift:

2^nd Shift: Monday to Friday 3:00pm to 11:30pm (Occasional weekends may be required depending on service.)

Rate: $18.00 - $25.00, depending on experience.

Overview:

Transdev is actively hiring a full-time diesel mechanic for their university shuttle service in Orlando, FL. We are looking for qualified and experienced fleet technicians to diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment, with daily safety inspections, under general supervision.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Multi-year experience troubleshooting and repairing brakes, suspension, steering, and exhaust systems.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, maintains and installs component parts of transit vehicles.
• Inspects and diagnoses problems on all assigned transit vehicles and related mechanical equipment.
• Services and/or repairs all assigned transit vehicles and related light and heavy mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance procedure inspections to transit vehicles as required by Federal, state, and local guidelines; performs preventative maintenance as needed.
• Performs accurate upgrades and/or modifications on coach systems and equipment.
• Performs road calls and on-the-road repairs as needed.
• Coaches and monitors the work of Mechanic Cs on the work team.
• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties as required.

  Qualifications:

  Education, Licensing, and Certifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent

• •Must have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driving License with Airbrake endorsements (must be obtained within 90 days of employment)
• Appropriate Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred.

Experience:

  •1 to 8 years of progressive experience in the repair (brakes, diagnostic, suspension, steering, etc.) of various types of transit equipment (including International engine buses, Setra engine buses, and Freight engine buses).

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Wheelchair ramp and Marquee sign knowledge
• Ability to read, interpret and apply documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and write routine reports, forms, and other documentation or correspondence
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to details

  Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must submit to drug testing and a background check

  Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; and smell.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in a damp environment with moderate noise.
• May be exposed to water, fumes, and chemicals.
• Travel requirement (as a percent): <5% for occasional on-the-road repairs

For more information please visit our website at http://transdevna.jobs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

Transdev 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.

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Drug free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check