Transit Maintenance Mechanic

For more information and to apply please visit our website hubsheridan.org or you can submit your cover letter, resume, and application to HR.

Do you have a knack for fixing vehicles and solving problems on the go? Join The Hub on Smith as a Transit Maintenance Mechanic and keep our community moving! Use your skills to maintain and repair transit vehicles in a mission-driven environment.

The Transit Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in keeping our community on the move by ensuring the safety and reliability of a professional fleet of Transit vehicles through Goose Creek Transit. This hands‑on position involves performing maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, while collaborating with a supportive team. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment, this role offers a chance to apply your technical skills while making a direct impact on the lives of older adults and individuals who rely on accessible transportation.

Join us in our mission to celebrate and serve older adults for the betterment of our community. Apply today to become part of The Hub on Smith team and help make a difference!

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on transit fleet vehicles.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform on‑site repairs when necessary.
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues using diagnostic tools and schematics.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the maintenance facility, bus stops, and tools.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the organization’s goals and operations.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with Bus Operators, Transportation Specialists, and Managers to prioritize and complete work orders.

• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly, and occasionally up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination to operate tools, equipment, and diagnostic devices.
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments, including outdoors and in confined spaces, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, climbing, and reaching to access vehicle components.
• Visual and auditory ability required to detect mechanical issues and ensure safety standards.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to fumes, noise, and vibration commonly found in a shop setting.