Goldstar Transit - Diesel Mechanic

Position Title: Diesel Mechanic - Bastrop
Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Date: August 1, 2024
Close Date: Open until filled
Purpose of Position
Performs quality inspections and repairs to GoldStar Transit operated vehicles.
Communicates clearly, professionally and in a timely manner with GoldStar Transit
employees. Represents GoldStar Transit to its customers and the public in a professional,
courteous, and serving manner. Works within the GoldStar Transit Mission, Vision and
inspects, diagnoses problems, repairs, and maintains mechanical, hydraulic and values
policy framework.
Primary Job Functions
1. Perform thorough and accurate Preventative Maintenance Inspections.
2. Follow company required schedules and complete all required Preventative
Maintenance
3. Perform unscheduled maintenance as needed and directed by supervisor.
4. Perform complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel systems, brakes,
exhaust repairs and field tests.
5. Perform emergency roadside services as needed.
6. Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately.
7. Maintain tools and work place so that shop conditions are neat and orderly.
8. Job may require on call duty, extended hours or weekend work.
9. Maintains and demonstrates a helpful, positive, and pleasant attitude towards
coworkers and customers.
Secondary Job Functions
1. Performs the job functions of a driver when necessary.
2. Performs other related duties as directed.
Essential Education, Knowledge and Skills
1. Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of diesel engines and/or internal
combustion engines, automatic transmissions, air brakes, steering, and drivelines
used by GoldStar Transit.

2. Possesses a working knowledge of the hand tools, mechanic tools and test
equipment utilized in the repair of diesel and/or internal combustion engines, and
associated components.
3. Possesses a basic understanding of the theory of electricity and also be able to
read and understand wiring diagrams.
4. Possesses the skills to read and apply the information learned in repair manuals
5. Possesses the knowledge regarding the operation and repair of air conditioning
systems.
6. Holds a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with all appropriate
endorsements and classifications, and all other required licenses and permits.
Having a CDL and performing the functions of a driver may be waived in order to
make reasonable accommodations for disabled persons only. The manager shall
determine the minimum number of shop persons who shall be required to have a
CDL.
7. Possesses basic mathematics skills as it relates to the duties of this position.
8. Possesses the skills associated with the ability to diagnose engine and component
malfunction.
9. Use of personal tools required.
10. Ability to pass a physical examination and drug test.
Benefits

• Paid Vacations & and Holidays.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
• Positive Work Environment.
• Paid ASE training with a completion bonus of $3,000.00.
• Paid allowance for safety glasses and approved footwear.
• Uniform provided.

Working Conditions and Demands
Approximately 90% of work is indoors; drives vehicles for testing purposes and as
replacements for vehicles that have broken down. Hazardous equipment includes lathes,
acetylene torches; moving parts in engines, burns from hot engines and parts, hot water
and oil; chemicals such as cleaning solvents and solutions. Exposure to exhaust and
welding fumes, dust from brake lining parts and equipment during cleaning; and odors
from diesel oil, torches.
Overall physical requirements: heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force
constantly to move objects. Requires individual to work well in a fast-paced environment.
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.

Salary : $22 - $25