Fleet Mechanic

Job Purpose:

The Technician performs corrective and preventative maintenance on transit vehicles. Responsible for performing routine maintenance, component, and system repair, maintaining production standards, and daily inspections and minimal reworks, all with little or no supervision. Responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of transportation services for Transit Management of Canyon County (TMCC).

Major Responsibilities:

· Perform vehicle preventative maintenance to TMCC, Valley Regional Transit (VRT), and Department of Transportation (DOT) standards

· Reassemble, clean, and reinstall components as assigned

· Maintain a safe, clean, teamwork area

· Assist other technicians and/or mechanics, and mechanic helpers as requested in all areas of mechanical repair

· Move vehicles safely between job and work area

· Uses power and hand-held mechanic’s tools

· Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors, team members, and client

· Assist in procurement of parts

· Expert ability and knowledge of diagnostic equipment

· Inspect, diagnose, and accurately perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair

· Remove, clean, repair, reinstall, and adjust vehicle components including but not limited to engine emission components, driveline components, transmission electrical/electronic components, HVAC, brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, cab/chassis, hydraulics, ADA equipment, tires and other vehicle accessories

· Ensure work orders are completed accurately and in a safe and timely manner

· Evaluate completed work prior to release and seek supervisor approval as required

· Ensure safe use of power and hand-held tools

· Operate a fork lift, vehicle lifts, drill press, etc.

· Perform road calls, on the road testing, and emergency services as necessary

· Actively participate in safety or educational training as required

· Performance may be measured by the degree to which all equipment and property is functioning in a safe and efficient manner

· Performance may be measured by the maintenance of a safe and clean work environment and by the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance-related activities

· Other duties as assigned

Level of decision-making:

· Determine how to prioritize tasks

· Develop efficient preventative maintenance techniques

Minimum Education and Certifications Required:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Two years of driving experience preferred

· Automotive/Diesel/CNG technical or vocational training preferred or equivalent work experience

· 608 and 609 Refrigerant Certification

· Demonstrated experience monitoring and meeting heavy diesel and CNG preventive maintenance schedules and operations of any automotive, diesel, or CNG repair shop equipment

· Transit ASE Certification preferred (H2 Diesel Engines, H3 Drive Train, H4 Brakes, H5 Suspension and Steering, H6 Electrical – Electronic Systems, H7 – Heating, Ventilation and A/C)

· Cummins ISL-G, L9 CNG engines as well as Automotive

· Must have all associated tools up to one inch including wrenches and sockets

· Must obtain and maintain a valid Idaho Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements

· Must pass pre-employment physical, driving record review, criminal background review, and drug and alcohol pre-employment test

· Ability to communicate in writing and verbally

· Ability to input data efficiently in maintenance related software

Experience and Skills Required:

· 5+ years hands-on maintenance experience or vocational training

· Ability to work with other technicians/mechanics, and mechanic helpers in a team environment

· Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines

· Ability to read and understand service manuals, vehicle schematics (electrical, air, fuel) as well as the ability to use diagnostic equipment

· Good computer skills

· Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with co-workers and management

· Ability to follow written and oral instructions with minimal supervision

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and management

· Ability to work flexible and varied work schedules including late night, early morning, weekends, snow days, and holidays

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

· Maintenance shop environment

· Ability to lift 65 pounds

· Use of full ranges of hearing, speech, and vision

· Use of fingers (manual dexterity) handling paperwork

· Stoop, crouch, squat or kneel when performing duties of any type

· Bend at knee, hip, waist when performing duties

· Stand while performing duties of any type

· Be subject to wet, cold, or hot environmental conditions

· Write reports in a coherent, legible way

· Must be able to move about the transit facility; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods

· Must be able to work in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment; subjected to dust, dirt, and grease conditions

· The overall physical requirements are ability to climb, kneel, walk, carrying, speaking, repetitive motion, balancing, reaching, pushing, hearing, reading, stooping, standing, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, seeing, and calculating