Maintenance Technician

"Apply today for this amazing opportunity to join our team as a Heavy Duty Mechanic! We’re looking for skilled individuals who are passionate about troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving equipment performance. This is your chance to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a real impact, and you'll have the opportunity to grow and advance your career. Don’t miss out on this exciting role—apply now!"

Classification:

Title: Heavy Duty Mechanic

Classification

FLSA - Full-time, Hourly, Exempt

FMCA – Full-time, Hourly, Exempt

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 40-45 hours per week, flexible schedule

Hours will vary during the training period.

Wage: $35-$40 per hour, based on experience

Overtime eligible
Generous tool allowance

Job Description

Reporting to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager, repair buses and other equipment, as directed. Order parts, when needed, maintain work area, and respond to road calls. CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement required. This position is classified as “safety sensitive” and as such is subject to Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) mandated drug and alcohol testing.

Essential Functions

• Inspect transit passenger vehicles, to meet all DOT regulations.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on each type of Advance Transit vehicle.
• Diagnose equipment failures and repair as required.
• Remove units such as engines, transmission, or differential, as necessary.
• Disassemble unit and inspect parts for wear, lubricating parts where needed.
• Repair or replace parts as needed, including heating and cooling systems, and wheels and tires.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical issues.
• Replace and adjust brakes, align front end, repair, or replace shock absorbers, and solder leaks in radiators.
• Fabricate and weld when necessary.
• Coordinate and order supplies as needed in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and shop equipment.
• Properly use and maintain shop equipment. When necessary, repair tools and/or equipment to ensure all equipment is functioning safely and properly.
• Ensure that all proper repair orders are maintained, as well as other necessary paperwork.
• Repair or assist in repair on road call breakdowns as required and determine whether the vehicle is safe. Remain in communication with by radio or other means whenever on duty.
• Assist with bus fueling and checking fluid levels, as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of heavy-duty mechanical experience required.
• Able to read and interpret schematics.
• Proficient with maintenance diagnostic software.
• Able to troubleshoot major component issues.
• Understand electrical concepts, able to diagnose and repair.
• Air brake diagnosis and repair knowledge and experience.
• Experience with heavy duty preventative maintenance plans.
• Familiar with OSHA Safety Standards.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
• Accurately document reports and repair notes using computerized maintenance software system.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Effective listening skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with others.

Required Licenses and Certifications

While the following licenses and certifications are required for the Maintenance Technician position, applicants are not required to have them at the time of hire. However, candidates must be able and willing to obtain these credentials within a specific time frame as determined by the company:

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• VT State Inspection License
• Air Brake Certification
• EPA 608 Certification
• EPA 609 Certification

Training and support will be provided to help new hire achieve these certifications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, with mechanical aid. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the area and overnight travel may be expected for training and industry conferences.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Advance Transit provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veterans status, genetics or any other category protected by federal and state law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Advance Transit is committed to providing a workplace that includes people of diverse backgrounds and fully utilizes their talents to achieve its mission. Advance Transit believes that an inclusive and diverse workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill the agency’s mission.