Maintenance Technician B Mechanic

Job Details

Level:
Experienced

Job Location:
Lextran - Lexington, KY

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level:
High School

Salary Range: $28.73 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Job Shift:
Swing

Job Category:
Transportation

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician: B-Mechanic is to serve as a vital and valuable asset to a Maintenance Team where your mechanical aptitude abilities will directly impact the quality of ensuring all public transportation vehicles are maintained safely and efficiently.

• Operates welders, bus lifts, and various types of shop equipment
• Must be familiar with both S cam air brakes
• Assist A
  - Mechanic by providing the maintenance and service of heavy duty air conditioning systems
• Electrical repairs/troubleshooting utilizing bus schematics, wiring diagrams, and a variety of testing equipment
• Maintain and repair suspension , steering, and drive line components
• Preventative maintenance and inspections for all equipment such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation, wheel balancing, replacing filters and other vital repairs for the vehicles
• Supports Maintenance Supervisors in responding to e.g. (‘10-31’ or Road Calls) to ensure fleet is ready for service
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Maintenance supervisors

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective communication with all staff to ensure continuity of care
• Assists with identifying areas for improvement and making constructive changes
• Understands all aspects of the company and keeps abreast of all changing policies and procedures
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Maintenance Supervisors

• Communicates effectively (orally and written).
• Possesses strong analytical, organizational, and detail oriented skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work on a team.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of company and customer records.
• Exhibits credibility, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Demonstrates capability to strategically plan ahead to meet deadlines and future company needs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma/ equivalent or combination of education and experience To perform required duties and responsibilities for this position
• (2) years of heavy diesel maintenance/ Mechanic “B” experience is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a required Commercial Driver’s License (training is provided)
• Must pass USDOT physical and drug screen

Physical Requirements Essential to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• Frequently exposed to overhead reaching, pushing/ pulling and gripping tools
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel or climb
• Occasionally lifts objects weighing 5-50 lbs. but not limited to 115 lbs.
• Frequently uses hands/fingers to manipulate parts and equipment by utilizing operating tools such as wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, and other tools to successfully perform essential job related tasks on a daily basis
• Frequently exposed to outside elements of extreme heat and cold
• Must inspect buses by test driving them on a regular basis
• Occasionally operates a sit down forklift
• Frequently exposed to fumes, odors, hazardous materials, dirt and dust