Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $33.00-$36.00
Estuary Transit District provides public transportation to Middlesex County under the River Valley Transit name. We provide nearly 400,000 trips annually to jobs, medical appointments, school and shopping, connecting residents to our community.
We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefit package. Our employees enjoy knowing that they improve the lives of the people we serve every day.
Come join us as we continue to grow our maintenance department with a new Mechanic position.
Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, we offer an outstanding benefit package that includes :
- The same benefits offered to CT state employees for :
Health
DentalVisionEmployer funded short term disabilityEmployer funded life insuranceEmployer paid retirement planGenerous paid time off policyPosition Overview :
Under supervision of the Maintenance Director, the position of the Mechanicis to maintain and repair vehicles. The mechanic is responsible for repairing and troubleshooting mechanical / electrical issues striving toward maximum reliability and functionality for the Middletown (MTD) and Estuary Transit Districts (ETD).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :
Follows all safety policies and proceduresUnderstands and follows OSHA requirements for safety and environmental compliancePerforms regular corrective and preventative maintenance on all ETD and MTD vehicles according to district standardsDiagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repairRemoves, cleans, repairs, reinstalls, and adjusts vehicle components (Engine Emission Components, Driveline Components, Electrical / Electronic Components, Brakes / Suspension / Steering / Exhaust, Cab / Chassis, Hydraulics, HVAC).Familiar with both S cam and Disc air brakesMoves vehicles safely between job and work area, performs road tests and transports vehicles as neededSafely operates welders, vehicle lifts, power and hand-held tools and various types of shop equipmentMaintains documentation as directed by Maintenance DirectorInsures proper maintenance of shop facilities and equipmentPerforms road calls and emergency services as necessaryCommunicates professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors.Actively participates in safety or educational training as required.Other duties as assignedPhysical and Sensory Requirements :
Ability to work flexible hoursAbility to physically and visually inspect equipment and vehiclesAbility to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, frequently exposed to extreme heat and coldFrequently exposed to overhead reaching, pushing / pulling and gripping toolsMay be required to stoop, bend, kneel or climbOccasionally lifts objects weighing up to 125 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 basisOccasionally operates and maintains a sit down forklift, scissor lift and snow removal equipmentFrequently exposed to fumes, odors, hazardous materials, dirt and dustEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
2) years of heavy diesel maintenance required; transit bus maintenance experience preferredAbility to obtain and maintain a required Commercial Drivers LicenseMust pass USDOT physical and drug screenRelevant ASE Certifications preferred
Salary : $33 - $36
