Diesel Mechanic
Description
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
We are hiring for a Mechanic in Orlando, FL!
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, and 401(k) savings plan
- Paid holidays, vacation & sick time
- Career advancement opportunities
The Paratransit Mechanic must possess required skills and experience related to the fleet of Paratransit buses.
This includes the knowledge to perform all maintenance related tasks, in a safe manner. Perform preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repairs minor to moderate problems. ASE certifications are encouraged and preferred. All work performed must be of the highest quality ensuring vehicles are reliable and safe. Work in such a manner that promotes a safe and productive work environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensures buses operate in a safe, comfortable, like new condition by performing high quality maintenance repairs and inspections.
- Performs preventative maintenance inspections.
- Diagnoses and executes repairs on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, Pneumatic and hydraulic systems including engines and transmissions.
- Renders road calls, on the road repairs and road tests as needed.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment including dusting, vacuuming and light cleaning as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required:
- Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Maintenance experience with all types of heavy duty transit equipment: 2 years preferred
- Excellent communication skills with ability to read, interpret safety documents, blue prints, schematics, and other mechanical diagrams.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical examination, including background and a drug test
- Appropriate Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to sit.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; and smell.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in a damp environment with moderate noise.
- May be exposed to water, fumes, and chemicals.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Drug-free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
