Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationLextran - Lexington, KYRemote TypeN/APosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$25.94 HourlyTravel PercentageNegligibleJob ShiftSwingJob CategoryTransportationEssential Functions$1,000.00 hiring bonus ($500.00 upon successful completion of training and $500.00 after the probationary period)The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician: B-Mechanic is to serve as a vital and valuable asset to a Maintenance Team where your mechanical aptitude abilities will directly impact the quality of ensuring all public transportation vehicles are maintained safely and efficiently.
- Operates welders, bus lifts, and various types of shop equipment
- Must be familiar with both S cam air brakes
- Assist A- Mechanic by providing the maintenance and service of heavy duty air conditioning systems
- Electrical repairs/troubleshooting utilizing bus schematics, wiring diagrams, and a variety of testing equipment
- Maintain and repair suspension , steering, and drive line components
- Preventative maintenance and inspections for all equipment such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation, wheel balancing, replacing filters and other vital repairs for the vehicles
- Supports Maintenance Supervisors in responding to e.g. ('10-31' or Road Calls) to ensure fleet is ready for service
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Maintenance supervisors
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain effective communication with all staff to ensure continuity of care
- Assists with identifying areas for improvement and making constructive changes
- Understands all aspects of the company and keeps abreast of all changing policies and procedures
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Maintenance Supervisors
Qualifications
- Communicates effectively (orally and written).
- Possesses strong analytical, organizational, and detail oriented skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work on a team.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of company and customer records.
- Exhibits credibility, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Demonstrates capability to strategically plan ahead to meet deadlines and future company needs.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma/ equivalent or combination of education and experience To perform required duties and responsibilities for this position
- (2) years of heavy diesel maintenance/ Mechanic B experience is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a required Commercial Driver's License (training is provided)
- Must pass USDOT physical and drug screen
Physical Requirements Essential to Perform the Duties of the Job:
- Frequently exposed to overhead reaching, pushing/ pulling and gripping tools
- May be required to stoop, bend, kneel or climb
- Occasionally lifts objects weighing 5-50 lbs. but not limited to 115 lbs.
- Frequently uses hands/fingers to manipulate parts and equipment by utilizing operating tools such as wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, and other tools to successfully perform essential job related tasks on a daily basis
- Frequently exposed to outside elements of extreme heat and cold
- Must inspect buses by test driving them on a regular basis
- Occasionally operates a sit down forklift
- Frequently exposed to fumes, odors, hazardous materials, dirt and dust