What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Maintenance Technician, Senior Level position at Matha's Vineyard Transit Authority?
Job Description
Job Description
Senior fleet maintenance technicians are responsible for maintenance, service and repair of the entire VTA fleet of vehicles and equipment. Much of the work in this position will be on medium / heavy duty diesel and gasoline vehicles as well as electric buses. VTA will provide the opportunity for training on electric buses. The senior fleet maintenance technician will collaborate with the service coordinator to schedule and plan for work as well as train entry level technicians.
Compensation : Pay commensurate with experience
Primary Responsibilities :
- Conducts vehicle safety inspections and replaces defective parts and components;
- Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, overhauls and installs electrical systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, ignition, emission, and pneumatic, mechanical and related vehicle computerized systems;
- Troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds and performs preventive maintenance on major bus components including engines, transmissions, differentials, air conditioning systems, compressors, wheelchair lifts / ramps, and various electrical parts;
- Relines brakes, cuts brake drums and arcs brake lining to fit drums per original equipment manufacture (OEM) standards;
- Performs cutting and welding, fabricates and installs a variety of parts and equipment as needed;
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as replacing hoses, oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks;
- Performs bus exchanges and road calls. Performs repairs on vehicles in the field, as required;
- Completes vehicle service requests, lists work performed on work order forms, and indicates additional repairs, if needed;
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment;
- Communicate effectively with coworkers;
- Safely uses all power and hand-held mechanic’s tools;
- Evaluates completed work and conducts inspection of equipment prior to re-lease back into service;
- Cleans exterior of all Authority-maintained vehicles and fuels as needed, prior to release back into service;
- Fuels and adds lubricants and other fluids to all Authority-maintained vehicles as needed, prior to release back into service;
- Ensures that complete chassis, engines and components are pressure-washed and shop work areas are cleaned in accordance with mechanic shop standards;
- Available for weekends and on-call hours
Position Requirements :
Benefits :
Company Description
The Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) is a public authority that provides year-round public transit service to the six towns of Martha's Vineyard. The VTA's transportation services consist of both fixed route and paratransit services (known as the "Lift"). The VTA also runs a weekly van service to Boston area medical facilities. The VTA is one of the first authorities in MA to launch an electric fleet and hopes to continue to be a leader among Massachusetts transit authorities in infrastructure advancements while maintaining a comfortable, reliable and safe rider experience.
Company Description
The Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) is a public authority that provides year-round public transit service to the six towns of Martha's Vineyard. The VTA's transportation services consist of both fixed route and paratransit services (known as the "Lift"). The VTA also runs a weekly van service to Boston area medical facilities. The VTA is one of the first authorities in MA to launch an electric fleet and hopes to continue to be a leader among Massachusetts transit authorities in infrastructure advancements while maintaining a comfortable, reliable and safe rider experience.