Class B Mechanic

Coast Transit Authority; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Transit Authority (CTA) is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to service light, medium, and heavy-duty buses and support vehicles. The role requires thorough inspections, diagnostic testing, and on-road calls to ensure fleet readiness and safety.

Candidates must have strong independent judgement, a valid Class B license, and the ability to meet DOT and safety requirements. The position offers on-site work within the Gulfport area and a chance to contribute to reliable public

Qualifications

• Class B license maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read and follow directions and instructions.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA guidelines helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty buses and support vehicles.
• Inspect fleet vehicles and document inspections.
• Use diagnostic equipment and road test vehicles; perform road calls.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and company policies.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Road testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading & following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic computer equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include performing all types of maintenance and repair on light, medium, and heavy-duty buses and support vehicles. Must be able to perform thorough inspections of fleet vehicles and document all inspections. Must have the ability to use diagnostic equipment, road test vehicles, and make road calls. Maintenance, repairs, and inspections on all CTA equipment is in accordance with local, county, state and federal laws as well as company policies. This is an advanced position that requires strong independent judgement and is only routinely supervised.

Requirements

Sustained physical endurance to lift up to 75 lbs., continuously stand, work with arms extended overhead, climb, and squat, as well as the ability to work in a fast-moving automotive maintenance garage.

DOT Physical Examination and Functional Capacity Exam required (paid by CTA).

Qualifications

• Class B Mechanic: Three (3) years’ experience of mechanical repair on Heavy Trucks or Heavy Buses required.
• Must be proficient in the repair of air brakes, air systems, air conditioning systems, chassis, and gas and diesel engine repair.
• Must have knowledge of trouble shooting electrical systems.
• Must have knowledge and prior use of diagnostic computer equipment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT Physical Examination and pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test.
• Must have ability to read, write, and follow directions and instructions, department policies, as well as EPA and OSHA guidelines.
• The position requires the employee to furnish all needed hand tools under 1" CTA provides all tools over 1".
• Must have verifiable work references.
• Requires a clean driving record and the ability to obtain a MS Commercial License Class “B” with a “P” (passenger) endorsement.

Education

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by law.