Adams Divisional Mechanic, Full time

rabbittransit; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension/Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

The Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority (SRTA) is seeking a full-time Mechanic to maintain its fleet at the Gettysburg location. The role emphasizes diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and on-site repairs to keep vehicles in safe, compliant condition.

Salary ranges from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour with weekly pay and a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, a SEP, paid holidays and time off. Training may require travel and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years as maintenance technician diagnosing and repairing medium/heavy-duty vehicles.
• Ability to travel for organizational needs.
• Must possess own hand tools and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for daily assignments by reviewing work orders and being available for overtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Maintain written records and report maintenance status to management.
• Respond to road calls and coordinate towing when needed.

Skills

Diagnosing malfunctions

Troubleshooting

Hand & power tools

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Specialized tools

Electrical systems knowledge

Job description

Come join our team as a Full-Time Mechanic!

Work location: 257 N 4th St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA

Schedule: Your choice. Either Monday thru Friday 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM -or- Sunday thru Thursday 6:00 PM - 2:30 AM. Training hours will vary and will be in York PA. Training will also require occasional overnight travel.

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00/hr

Paid Weekly

Full Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Simplified Employee Pension, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Company provided life and disability)

Key/Reporting Relationship/Direct Reports:

This position, based out of Adams, reports to the Maintenance Manager. This position receives general instructions regarding the scope and approach to assignments.

Job Summary (Role in organization):

The position is critical in assisting the Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority in meeting our mission of mobility. The impact of public transportation runs much deeper than a trip from point A to point B. We are the means for which people have access to experiences that alter their lives in meaningful ways. Our culture of innovation and stewardship champions that mission. This position is responsible for performing general servicing, preventative maintenance, diagnosing and troubleshooting, evaluating cost of equipment repair, and performing minor repairs to maintain all fleet vehicles in good working order. Ensures SRTA is in compliance with state and federal regulations. Receives complaints and requests for equipment service and makes evaluations; makes road calls to service disabled vehicles; and coordinates and prioritizes Authority work as directed by management. Maintains a safe and organized environment; completes all necessary computerized record-keeping and report preparation. The mechanic is responsible for meeting all attendance requirements according to policy and safety emergency response situations. SRTA is the County Emergency responder. Facilities maintenance both outside and inside and seasonal duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Some of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares for daily assignments by reviewing work orders. Works variable shifts, irregular hours and is available for work/overtime in accordance with policy and response to emergency situations.
• Complies with safety policies and regulations by raising vehicles using jacks, hoist stands, or other available equipment, using a variety of hand and power tools common to the trade, using proper safety procedures, wearing personal protective equipment and complying with safety policies and procedures. Completes all safety training as required.
• Ensures that Authority vehicles are safe and in compliance with state and federal regulation as well as SRTA policies and procedures by performing preventative maintenance inspections using checklists. Removes vehicles from service when necessary. Performs, but not limited to, greasing, lubrication, inspection and repair of all interior and exterior lights, doors and mirrors.
• Ensures timely repair of vehicles by completing routine maintenance and mechanical duties, under the supervision of management, on all vehicle system and sub-system components to include but not limited to, engines, drive train, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic systems, heating ventilation and A/C. Completes all certifications to work on all Authority fleet vehicles regardless of their type, fuel or component systems and sub-systems as soon as training is made available to them. Completes training for any newly introduced technologies or components.
• Controls downtime of vehicles by receiving complaints and requests for equipment service, makes evaluations, makes service road calls to troubleshoot problems and make minor on-site repairs and, as required, contact management to make arrangements to tow disabled vehicle back to shop for repair. Completes road testing of vehicles as required. Keeps operations informed of maintenance status.
• Preserves written reference and complies with regulations and policies by completing all required paper and computerized record-keeping and report preparation timely and accurately.
• Maintains technical knowledge/skills by attending educational workshops; reviewing and interpreting service and instruction manuals, completing all certifications/recertification to work on all Authority fleet vehicles regardless of their type, fuel or component systems and sub-systems as soon as training is made available. Also completes all training for any newly introduced technologies or components. Failure to participate or successfully complete certification/training programs may jeopardize classification rank.

Some of the Essential knowledge, skills, abilities and experience:

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• One to three years of full time experience as a maintenance technician diagnosing malfunctions, and repairing medium-duty vehicles. Up to two years of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of vocational education.
• Knowledge of equipment and specialized tools.
• Knowledge of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicle preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of equipment repair cost estimation.
• Ability to diagnose and repair medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles; demonstrated problem solving skills and complete assignments.
• Ability to work independently and with other mechanics as job task requires.
• Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours and be available for work/overtime in accordance with policy and response to emergency situations.
• Ability to work outside and inside to complete facilities maintenance.
• Must possess own hand tools.
• Must meet hiring qualifications of an acceptable driving record and background verification in accordance with SRTA standards.
• Ability to travel for organizational needs.
• Must have regular attendance and punctuality.

Certificates and Licenses Required:

• Must possess valid motor vehicle operator's license (Driver's License) that is not under suspension or revocation AND be willing to obtain (if don't already have) through our training valid Commercial Driver's License class "B" operator's license with passenger endorsement and air brake restriction lifted.
• Must possess a valid DOT medical card. (Will send for such if hired)
• This is a safety sensitive position subject to US DOT Drug and Alcohol pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty testing.
• Must possess Class 7 Pennsylvania State Motor Vehicle Inspection License. Must obtain within first year of employment if does not have.
• ASE certification a plus.
• Must possess AC 609 certification. Must obtain within first year of employment if does not have.

The Authority is an equal employment opportunity employer.