Mechanic B - Garden City, NY

Overview:

• Starting salary $26.4594/hour!
• Paid training!
• Health benefits!
• Paid time off!
• 401(k)!

• Strict adherence to CDC Guidelines
• Enhanced vehicle cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas
• PPE Distribution (Hand Sanitizer, masks, gloves)
• Social Distancing Enforced
• Enhanced facility cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas

Responsibilities:

• Performs inspections on all types of vehicles and repairs systems/parts when needed
• Uses preventative maintenance check list to verify repairs.
• Repairs and inspections involve the engine, battery, lights, gauges and controls, sensitive edges, safety equipment, all interior components, transmissions, tires, breaks, undercarriage, power steering, fluids and filters and all other electrical and mechanical coach components.
• Completely document all work performed in RTA software.
• When necessary utilize RTA to assist with properly diagnosing vehicle trends.
• Diagnoses and repairs coaches specifically concentrating on minor to moderate problems including engine, transmission, electrical , tires, brakes, undercarriage, power steering, fluids/filters and mechanical defects.
• Utilize repair manuals and parts manuals for aid in making repairs.
• Inspects and verifies problems on coaches using various diagnostic equipment
• Performs both in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic, machine (precision) and machinery tools.
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces coach equipment as required.
• Tests coaches for proper working order.
• Assists Class A and C technicians with repair work as required.
• Repairing coaches requires physical dexterity and exertion and heavy lifting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• ASE Certifications preferred.
• Three (3) years recent progressive heavy equipment maintenance or four (4) years automotive mechanical experience required.
• Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses or seminars desirable
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in diagnostic computer equipment required.
• Must have a basic understanding of the design, adjustment, overhaul operation and maintenance of transmissions, heavy-duty engines and other bus components.
• Must be able to work amid constant interruptions and be able to prioritize, be detail oriented and deal with time pressures.
• Must have good communication skills and able to communicate concerns, questions and diagnostic information.
• Must be autonomous and be self-directed.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to take direction and instruction well.
• Must be physically agile and able to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Basic 2-way radio skills required.
• Basic tools required.
• Must have clean NY State driving record.

• All Class B - Technicians must be qualified and are required to obtain a valid Class B CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsements prior to the expiration of their probationary period of employment. At the company's discretion employees who fail to acquire or maintain a valid Class B CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsements may be terminated.

• Must be able to pass a physical examination including a drug test.

• Approximately 20% of the work is performed outdoors.
• Must be able to lift seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, legs, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, standing, bending, and handling materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to heat/cold conditions.