Transit Service Technician I - Full-time

p style="text-align: center;"strongemspan style="color: #000000;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Join the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest rural transit agency in the U.S., in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Known for innovative and reliable transit, RFTA connects vibrant communities while supporting sustainability and quality of life./span/span/span/em/strong/p pnbsp;/p p style="line-height: 150%;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongspan style="line-height: 150%;"Company Name: /span/strongspan style="line-height: 150%;"Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)/span/span/p p style="line-height: 150%;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongspan style="line-height: 150%;"Title of Position: /span/strongspan style="line-height: 150%; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;"Transit Service Technician I/span/span/p pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"strongPosition Type: /strongFull-Time, Non-Exempt/span/p pspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;"strongLocation: /strongCandidate must be able to work onsite in Aspen and/or Glenwood Springs, Colorado/span/p p style="line-height: 150%;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongspan style="line-height: 150%;"Pay Range: /span/strongspan style="line-height: 150%;"Starting pay range is $24.90 - $29.88/hourly, based on expspan style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"erience.nbsp; This position is also eligible for a Mechanic Sign-On Bonus./span/span/span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongBenefits: /strongBenefits include (but are not limited to): Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance with FSA/HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death amp; dismemberment (ADamp;D), 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plan, EAP, ski pass, etc. For more detail - span style="line-height: 107%;"a href="https://www.rfta.com/employment/benefits/"https://www.rfta.com/employment/benefits//a/span/span/p pnbsp;/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"stronguPosition Summary:/u/strong/span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Performs routine and minor repairs and preventative maintenance on RFTA buses and automotive equipment not only with conventionally fueled vehicles but also with very specialized alternative fueled vehicles including Biofuels, Compressed Natural Gas, and Battery Electric vehicles. This includes removing, repairing, and replacing parts and components as necessary while using tools and equipment in a safe and professional manner. Provides varied support to the Operation Department./span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"stronguEssential Job Duties:/u/strong/span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongThe following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive./strong/span/p ul li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Operates vehicles while strictly complying with RFTA policies, directives, procedures, and all Federal and Colorado traffic laws and regulations./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Performs routine maintenance and general repairs on transit equipment and support vehicles, primarily focusing on tire replacement, brakes, minor repairs and adjustments, replacement of body panels, and seasonal equipment switchover./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Regularly inspects vehicles as scheduled (e.g. State of Good Repair, Safety, and DOT inspections), identifies defects, and makes repairs as needed. Performs regular preventative maintenance on RFTA vehicles. Including preventative maintenance of non-high voltage systems on Battery Electric and Hybrid vehicles. /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Troubleshoots vehicle systems on a limited basis, accurately identifying causes of maintenance problems. Recommends and performs subsequent repairs. /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Assists in the maintenance of vehicles utilizing alternative propulsion technologies and fuels including Battery Electric Buses (BEB), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Hybrid, and Biodiesel technologies./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Ensures proper vehicle assignments are made while vehicle needs are being met. /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Responds to road calls, and service calls and operates service trucks. Provides support to Operations Department for vehicle exchanges, vehicle repairs, or vehicle recovery as needed./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Documents all actions taken in a professional manner in written and /or electronic format. Completes all necessary forms (e.g., accident, incident, spill reports, core and warranty information and etc.). /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Seasonally inspects vehicles as scheduled, identifying defects and making repairs as needed./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"May assist in providing limited training and direction to other mechanics. /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Actively and continuously improves professional knowledge, skills, and abilities by participating in routine training sessions and educational seminars relevant to the position and job duties./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Meets attendance/participation standards for routine safety meetings and training sessions./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Completes assigned safety and compliance training in RFTA-sponsored Learning Management Software (Travitor) on a timely basis. Incomplete training required for the position will adversely affect the annual performance review. This includes all RFTA-required training programs. /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Responsible to maintain the work area in a neat and orderly manner./span/li /ul p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"stronguOther Job Duties:/u/strong/span/p ul li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Provides support for the Operations Department (e.g., bus pullout, vehicle exchanges, vehicle recovery, snow plowing, and sanding)./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Occasionally assists or serves as a fill-in as a Service Worker when needed. /span/li /ul p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"stronguKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/u/strong/span/p ul li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Adheres to and actively works towards the personal, department, and organizational goals and performance standards-detailed performance indicators are discussed in detail in a separate departmental document./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Advanced computer skills and data entry ability/span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to work harmoniously with others and abide by the department code of conduct./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Solid knowledge of operating theory, failure diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance practices common to buses and heavy vehicles/span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Solid knowledge of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety, OSHA, and safe working practices and procedures/span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Solid skills with common mechanic hand tools, pneumatic tools, and diagnostic equipment/span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Solid knowledge of OSHA and safe working practices and procedures /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Solid ability to use prudent judgment and problem-solving skills to make reasonable and appropriate decisions and recommendations./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Solid ability to read, understand, and use maintenance, repair, parts, schematics, and ladder logic manuals in both printed and electronic format; computer-based maintenance information systems, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, service updates, and troubleshooting guides. /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Proficient ability to identify differences in high voltage and low voltage systems on Battery Electric and Hybrid vehicles. /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to learn and develop necessary skill sets required for maintenance on Battery Electric, CNG, Hybrid, and Biodiesel technologies./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Solid ability to communicate effectively with other employees, the general public, emergency response personnel, law enforcement personnel, and State and Federal regulatory personnel. /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Solid ability to read, understand, and use maintenance, repair, and parts manuals, computer-based maintenance information systems, FMVSS Regulations, service updates, and troubleshooting guides./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Solid decision-making skills (e.g., troubleshooting problems with a defective vehicle, recovery of a wrecked or disabled vehicle). /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Basic knowledge of electrical systems, air systems, chassis and suspension, HVAC, diesel engines, and transmissions./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Basic knowledge of electrical and gas welding./span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Basic skills with common mechanic hand tools, pneumatic tools, and diagnostic equipment./span/li lispan style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required./span/li /ul p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"stronguEducation:/u/strong/span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongRequired/strong/span/p ul li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"High school education or equivalent knowledge to perform the job successfully. /span/li li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Training and certifications necessary to be able to perform role responsibilities./span/li /ul p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongPreferred/strong/span/p ul li style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Vocational/Technical degree in a related field (diesel, automotive, etc.)u/u/span/li /ul p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"stronguRequired Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications, Training:/u/strong/span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License and be able to obtain a Colorado State Commercial Driver's License with a B-P2 rating within two (2) weeks of beginning employment./span/p p style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"strongspan style="color: #ff0000;"NOTE: ASE Certification is required for consideration of promotion beyond Transit Service Technician I./span/strong/span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"stronguExperience:/u/strong/span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"Two (2) years of actual experience or a combination of formal training and experience is preferred./span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"stronguApplication Deadline/Closing Date:/u/strong/span/p p style="line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;"No deadline. Posting will remain until all open positions are filled./span/p pstronguspan style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"How to Apply:/span/u/strong/p pspan style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Please apply via the RFTA website. This position, and all current open positions, are located here - /spana href="https://www.rfta.com/employment/"span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"https://www.rfta.com/employment//span/a/p p style="text-align: center; line-height: normal;"strongspan style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information./span/strong/p p style="text-align: center;"emstrongspan style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"RFTA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law/span/strong/emstrongspan style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"./span/strong/p