CDL Transit Mechanic

HUALAPAI PREFERENCE


Position: Transit Mechanic (CDL)


Department: Grand Canyon West


Classification: Non-Exempt


Salary Range: H6


Supervisor: Transit Assistant Manager





Disclaimer: Position Description is not meant to encompass all aspects of this position, other duties may be assigned.




Position Summary:


Under the supervision of the Transit Manager and Assistant Transit Manager, successful applicant will maintain and service transit vehicles. Applicant will diagnose and repair vehicles according to standards set by the Transit Department. When necessary, applicant will be required to operate vehicle on route within GCW.







Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose and detect mechanical faults in transit vehicles manually or by use of computer diagnostic programs.
2. Inspect and examine vehicles and certify that vehicles are safe and fully operational.
3. Maintain and repair vehicles as necessary.
4. Routine preventive maintenance.
5. Communicate with drivers and supervisory personnel.
6. Operates a property tour transit shuttle, as part of the GCW Transit System, transporting passengers from one location to another, as directed by route, or supervisor.
7. Other tasks and duties as deemed necessary by Transit Management.

Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Must be ASE certified for Transit Buses within 6 months of hire.
2. Must possess and/or identify necessary hand tools and equipment need to accomplish required tasks.
3. Must have and maintain excellent attendance record.
4. Must have diagnostic and problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly.
5. Must be able to quickly identify mechanical issues and ability to anticipate such issues.
6. Must be dexterous and energetic, skilled at using complex hand tools.
7. Must have excellent customer service skills.
8. Must maintain positive and professional work environment.
9. Must be able to pass mandatory drug screen prior to employment.

Qualifications:

1. Good oral and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Valid Drivers License with clean driving record.
3. Must possess or be able to acquire within 6 months, valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (Class B) with passenger/air brake endorsement and be eligible to be placed on the Tribes insurance.
4. High school diploma or GED.
5. Position requires physical effort such as walking, lifting (up to 75 pounds), standing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, assisting customers, securing wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
6. Customer service experience preferred.
7. Preference given to Hualapai Tribal members.

Working Conditions:

1. Requires transportation of passengers over a predetermined tour route with loading and unloading zones at designated tour stops.
2. Must be able to work varying schedules, weekends, holidays.
3. Position requires sitting for some length of time with constant head, arm, hand and foot movement.

Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check may be required. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or physical disability. However, preference may be given to persons of Indian decent in accordance with Public law 88-353, Section 703 (7-2-71) and Public Law 93-638, Section 7B