Bus Mechanic

Capital Area Transit System (CATS); Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Bus Mechanic. The role involves safe, timely repairs and preventative maintenance of company buses. Candidates must have a clean driving record and three years of relevant experience.

Mechanics should be knowledgeable about diesel and gasoline engines, as well as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The position requires the ability to obtain a Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License and to pass background and physical examinations.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a vehicle mechanic in any area.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Valid Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and preventative maintenance on company buses.
• Provide repair services to engines and mechanical parts.

Skills

Vehicle mechanics knowledge

Safe repair of buses

Ability to work independently

Understanding of mechanical systems

Job description

The bus mechanic position is a safety-sensitive position that requires safe, timely and professional repair and preventative maintenance of company buses and vehicles.

Vehicle mechanics must be capable of independently or with minimal assistance providing repair services to engines and all mechanical parts of a bus or vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clean driving record.
• Three years of experience as a vehicle mechanic in any area.
• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics, including diesel and gasoline engines, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to independently or with minimal assistance provide repair service to engine and all mechanical parts of a bus or vehicle.
• Must be able to read, interpret and follow repair and installation instructions; perform repairs and maintenance timely as assigned by Supervisors and Managers and must maintain required schedule.
• Possession or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment a Valid Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement.
• Must satisfactorily pass a background examination, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities. Specific assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the agency.

Capital Area Transit System (CATS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.