Description:
The Technician C performs entry-level preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on transit coaches and related equipment under the guidance of higher-level technicians. This position assists with diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic structural, and safety-equipment concerns; replacing or repairing components; and responding to road-service needs. The Technician C helps ensure vehicles are maintained in a safe, reliable, and service-ready condition while developing the knowledge and skills needed for advancement within the maintenance team.
This position is considered safety-sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions.
The Technician C position may require working day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as responding to road calls and emergency situations.
The standard shift assignment for this role is 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. However, all shifts are subject to a seniority-based bid process every six months.
This position includes a $3.00 per hour shift differential added on top of the posted salary.
Essential Functions:
Completes scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on all systems and safety equipment on transit coaches for safe operation.
Carries out ordinary mechanical, hydraulic or structural maintenance, repairs and adjustments.
Determines the source of trouble.
Repairs or replaces defective parts or makes changes as instructed.
Refers difficult or unusual problems to higher-grade employees for guidance or repair.
Executes field repairs on road failures and tows buses if necessary.
Repairs engines; replaces all external components.
Replaces all external electronic engine and transmission controls and sensors.
Repairs transmissions; replaces all external components.
Replaces engine/transmission assemblies and accessories.
Replaces all air system components and relines brakes.
Repairs and replaces all steering and suspension components.
Performs basic electrical diagnoses and repairs.
Performs minor repairs, component replacement and inspections on wheelchair ramps and lifts.
Incumbent in this position is responsible for maintaining a valid DOT Medical Certificate with a one-year renewal minimum.
Incumbent in this position is responsible for maintaining a valid Florida CDL License, Class B with airbrakes and passenger endorsement.
Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is required as an essential function of the position.
Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in transit, heavy vehicle (on or off road) or automotive vehicle maintenance, or one year of experience working as a LYNX Service Island Attendant plus one year of technical school.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen and obtain a DOT Medical Certificate with a one-year renewal minimum.
Ability to work in open bays, inside buses and outside in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work with commercial cleaners and toxic materials.
Ability to provide own tools.
Ability to possess a current Florida CDL license or permit, Class B with a Passenger Endorsement and Airbrakes.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those encountered in the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.
Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Physical Requirements:
Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection…