Diesel/Automotive Technician I RTS Fleet (3rd Shift, Thursday & Friday Off)

Regional Transit Service; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Life and disability insurance

Union representation

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

24/7 fitness center

Wellness program

Culture & Inclusion Council

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Regional Transit Service (RTS) is hiring a Diesel/Automotive Technician I for the 3rd shift. You will maintain, diagnose, repair, and overhaul RTS buses and fleet vehicles, performing preventive maintenance and repairs with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Union representation is provided, and weekly pay is standard. Position requires NY CDL-Class B with passenger and air brake endorsements (or ability to obtain within timelines) and the ability to read and follow technical manuals.

Qualifications

• Two years in an accredited diesel mechanics program or comparable technical coursework.
• Equivalent verifiable work experience (two years of work experience may substitute for one year of education).
• Must provide own tools.
• Must obtain a New York State CDL Class B permit with passenger and air brake endorsements prior to employment.
• Must obtain a CDL Class B license within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain a CDL Class A permit with towing endorsement (may be obtained after hire).
• Must obtain a CDL Class A license within 90 days of receiving the permit.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer physical examination.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for safety, communication, and use of technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul RTS buses and fleet vehicles.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
• Replace, adjust, and repair mechanical and electrical components.
• Complete required test drives following repairs.
• Operate diagnostic software and equipment, including Cummins InSite and Allison diagnostic systems.
• Perform welding, brazing, and cutting torch work as required.
• Operate tow trucks and respond to road calls when assigned.
• Report safety concerns, equipment defects, and maintenance issues to supervisors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Two years in diesel mechanics program

Tools

Cummins InSite

Allison diagnostic systems

Job description

Diesel/Automotive Technician I RTS Fleet (3rd Shift, Thursday & Friday Off)

Reports To: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Salary Range: Starting Pay: $33.17 per hour | Top Rate Within 3 Years: $41.48 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Wednesday: 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 5:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Days Off: Thursday & Friday
Union Representation: ATU Local 282

Make an Impact at RTS

At Regional Transit Service (RTS), we keep our community moving. With more than 1,000 employees serving eight counties, we provide safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation for nearly 8 million riders each year. As a Bus Technician / Mechanic I, you'll play an essential role in keeping our fleet operating safely and reliably by performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and overhauls on buses and support vehicles.

Why Join RTS?

Staying Healthy

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Feeling Secure

• RTS Pension Plan
• NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
• Life, Disability & Supplemental Insurance
• Union representation through ATU Local 282

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 Fitness Center
• Wellness Program
• Culture & Inclusion Council
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Discounts & More

Career & Professional Growth

• Advance to top pay of $41.48/hour within 3 years
• Stable, consistent work with weekly pay
• Paid training on current vehicle technologies
• Tool allowance and boot allowance
• Opportunities for advancement within Fleet Maintenance

About the Role

The Bus Technician / Mechanic I is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling RTS buses and fleet vehicles to ensure safe, reliable service. This position performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, component replacement, and emergency repairs while maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul RTS buses and fleet vehicles.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
• Replace, adjust, and repair mechanical and electrical components.
• Complete required test drives following repairs.
• Operate diagnostic software and equipment, including Cummins InSite and Allison diagnostic systems.
• Perform welding, brazing, and cutting torch work as required.
• Operate tow trucks and respond to road calls when assigned.
• Report safety concerns, equipment defects, and maintenance issues to supervisors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years in an accredited diesel mechanics program or comparable technical coursework;

OR

• Equivalent verifiable work experience (two years of work experience may substitute for one year of education).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must obtain a New York State CDL Class B permit with passenger and air brake endorsements prior to employment.
• Must obtain a CDL Class B license within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain a CDL Class A permit with towing endorsement (may be obtained after hire).
• Must obtain a CDL Class A license within 90 days of receiving the permit.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer physical examination.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for safety, communication, and use of technical manuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining heavy-duty diesel vehicles or transit buses.
• Experience using computerized diagnostic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Commercial fleet maintenance experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of diesel engine repair and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency using computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment and towing vehicles.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, use hands, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision with the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly works around moving mechanical equipment.
• Frequently works outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet or humid environments, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and chemicals.
• Work environment includes moderate to loud noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. RGRTA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization.

For safety-sensitive positions, RGRTA maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and receive a verified negative test result before performing safety-sensitive functions. Employees in these positions are also subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment as required by applicable regulations.

As required by law, RTS tests for a variety of substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and marijuana metabolites. Please be aware that marijuana can remain detectable in the body for an extended period of time—sometimes more than 30 days—and may result in a positive drug test long after use.