Bus & Transit Equipment Technician II

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking skilled maintenance workers for its Public Transportation fleet. The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing a range of transit buses and support vehicles, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Experience with diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems, and diagnostic tools is essential. Applicants must meet minimum qualification criteria, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to obtain an Alaska CDL with passenger endorsement

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program and two (2) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.
• OR
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three (3) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.
• AND
• Must possess the following:
• At time of application
• Valid Driver's License
• At time of hire - Valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.
• Within 120 days – must obtain a valid State of Alaska Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.
• All Applicants must possess at the time of hire:
• Satisfactory Drug test
• Satisfactory Full Driving Record
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history
• Preferences:
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry certificate
• OSHA State of Alaska Forklift Certification
• AssetWorks Academy for Government Fleet
• Cummins and/or Allison training module completion; ASE Transit Bus Certification completion

Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate repairs, parts replacement, and assists Equipment Techs and Lead Techs with performance of complex repairs on a variety of platforms including diesel bus, heavy-duty gasoline, and light-duty support vehicles.
• Conduct independent inspection and repair; perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance deemed critical to preserving the operational and/or safety integrity of the Public Transportation Department buses, support vehicles and equipment.
• Services brakes, suspension, electrical, and drive system components; uses maintenance management software to document work accomplished and maintains shop areas.

Job description

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking skilled maintenance workers for its Public Transportation fleet. The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing a range of transit buses and support vehicles, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Experience with diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems, and diagnostic tools is essential. Applicants must meet minimum qualification criteria, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to obtain an Alaska CDL with passenger endorsement