Fleet Mechanic (Part-Time)

RATP Dev USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Trolley in Arlington, TX is seeking skilled automotive technicians to maintain buses and support equipment with a strong safety-first mindset. You will diagnose, repair, and service vehicle systems to ensure safe daily service for riders.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED and have 1–2 years of heavy equipment maintenance or equivalent experience, plus diagnostic software skills. This full-time on-site role requires teamwork and reliability in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a safety-first attitude.
• 1 year progressive heavy equipment maintenance preferred.
• 2 years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must have computer skills for repairing sub-components of all types of buses.
• Ability to read and follow schematics.
• Customer-focused with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and on a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willing to work in a 24/7 environment.
• Experience with diagnostic computer equipment and software.
• Knowledge of ADA equipment, HVAC, brakes, chassis, and systems.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair and replace brake systems, fuel and emission systems, drivetrains, steering and suspension.
• Test-drive/operate light duty vehicles, trucks, buses and support equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and lubrication tasks.
• Use hoists, jacks, and lifting equipment to inspect and repair vehicles.
• Maintain records and work history in electronic repair orders.
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level personnel.
• Assist in safety and maintenance compliance and 24/7 coverage as needed.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults; troubleshoot technical issues.

Skills

Safety-first attitude

Heavy equipment maintenance

Read schematics

Computer skills

Team player

Time management

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical schooling preferred

Tools

Cummins Insite

Allison DOC

Diagnostic computer equipment

Job description

• High school diploma, A levels, GED, GCSE
• Engineering/Maintenance Manager/Expert

Mission

Our mechanics play a crucial role in the safe operation of our transit system, ensuring the safety of passengers who rely on transit for their daily commutes.

Profile

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Evidence of a "safetyfirst" attitude
• One (1) year progressive heavyequipment maintenance preferred
• Two (2) years technical degree orequivalent experience preferred
• Must have computer skills for theability to repair sub-components of all types of buses.
• Must have theability to understand and followschematics.
• Customer-focused attitude, with highlevel of professionalism anddiscretion
• Ability to maintainstrict confidentiality, establishtrust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligentand able to operateindependently with limited supervision (completing assigned workaccurately and in a timely manner)
• Able to work in a teamenvironment, cohesively to ensure vehicle safety
• Strong time management andorganizational skills
• Sound judgement;Good problem-solving and analytical skills (troubleshoot technical issues,communicateand document solutions to non-technical parties)
• Must be flexible and work in a24/7 environment.
• Additionaltraining from mechanical/technical schools, coursesor seminars desirable
• Experience with diagnosticcomputer equipment and software required
• Must have the ability to learnthe design, maintenance, and adjustments of ADA equipment, airconditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exteriorlighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression systemand sensitive edges, tiresand transmissions
• Hands on experience in electricaland mechanical troubleshooting
• Usehand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges,precision instruments, HVAC recovery equipment, as well as power toolssuch as pneumatic wrenches and hydraulic presses in addition to computerprograms such as Cummins Insite and Allison DOC.
• Maintainsand creates records and work history within electronic repair orders.
• Inspect/ diagnose / repair / replace brake systems, fuel and emission systems,drivelines, steering and suspension systems, passenger heating/coolingsystems, etc. to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Useof in-ground and above-ground hoists as well as portable hoists andhydraulic jacks to raise equipment for inspection and repair.
• Perform routine preventativemaintenance inspections and procedures such as changing oil and filters,lubricating steering, suspension and brake components, batterymaintenance, compressed natural gas tank inspections, etc.
• Testdrive/operate light duty vehicles, trucks, buses and support equipment todiagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Inspect, adjust, repair and replace protective guards,loose components, and specified safety devices.
• Vehiclechassis alignments.
• Replace,repair, and perform routine maintenance on internal combustion engines toinclude gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel in addition totransmissions and differential units.
• Repairand adjust seats, doors, and windows, interior and exterior trim and hardware. Install, diagnoseand repair/replace vehicle accessories.
• Emissionrelated diagnosis and repairs.
• Performsservice calls on vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in training of lower-level personnel
• Performsbackfill supervisory duties as required
• Performsrelated duties as assigned.
• CompetencyStatement(s)
• Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• DetailOriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project ortask.
• Responsible- Ability to be held accountable and answer for one’s conduct while maintaining a professional attitude.
• SafetyAwareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions thataffect employee safety.
• DiversityOriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of theirage, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Honesty/ Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Customerdriven - Ability to work effectively with both internal and external custom.

Education Requirement

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Evidence of a "safetyfirst" attitude
• One (1) year progressive heavyequipment maintenance preferred
• Two (2) years technical degree orequivalent experience preferred
• Must have computer skills for theability to repair sub-components of all types of buses.
• Must have theability to understand and followschematics.
• Customer-focused attitude, with highlevel of professionalism anddiscretion
• Ability to maintainstrict confidentiality, establishtrust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligentand able to operateindependently with limited supervision (completing assigned workaccurately and in a timely manner)
• Able to work in a teamenvironment, cohesively to ensure vehicle safety
• Strong time management andorganizational skills
• Sound judgement;Good problem-solving and analytical skills (troubleshoot technical issues,communicateand document solutions to non-technical parties)
• Must be flexible and work in a24/7 environment.
• Additionaltraining from mechanical/technical schools, coursesor seminars desirable
• Experience with diagnosticcomputer equipment and software required
• Must have the ability to learnthe design, maintenance, and adjustments of ADA equipment, airconditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exteriorlighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression systemand sensitive edges, tiresand transmissions
• Hands on experience in electricaland mechanical troubleshooting
• Usehand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges,precision instruments, HVAC recovery equipment, as well as power toolssuch as pneumatic wrenches and hydraulic presses in addition to computerprograms such as Cummins Insite and Allison DOC.
• Maintainsand creates records and work history within electronic repair orders.
• Inspect/ diagnose / repair / replace brake systems, fuel and emission systems,drivelines, steering and suspension systems, passenger heating/coolingsystems, etc. to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Useof in-ground and above-ground hoists as well as portable hoists andhydraulic jacks to raise equipment for inspection and repair.
• Perform routine preventativemaintenance inspections and procedures such as changing oil and filters,lubricating steering, suspension and brake components, batterymaintenance, compressed natural gas tank inspections, etc.
• Testdrive/operate light duty vehicles, trucks, buses and support equipment todiagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Inspect, adjust, repair and replace protective guards,loose components, and specified safety devices.
• Vehiclechassis alignments.
• Replace,repair, and perform routine maintenance on internal combustion engines toinclude gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel in addition totransmissions and differential units.
• Repairand adjust seats, doors, and windows, interior and exterior trim and hardware. Install, diagnoseand repair/replace vehicle accessories.
• Emissionrelated diagnosis and repairs.
• Performsservice calls on vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in training of lower-level personnel
• Performsbackfill supervisory duties as required
• Performsrelated duties as assigned.
• CompetencyStatement(s)
• Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• DetailOriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project ortask.
• Responsible- Ability to be held accountable and answer for one’s conduct while maintaining a professional attitude.
• SafetyAwareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions thataffect employee safety.
• DiversityOriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of theirage, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Honesty/ Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Customerdriven - Ability to work effectively with both internal and external custom.

Education Requirement

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimumof one-two yearsof vocational/technical schooling or equivalent work experience.
• Experience:Available classifications (shown below) based upon collective bargainingagreements.
• LevelC: Hiring Level.
• Pay: 25 per hour

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & We Welcome Diversity to our Teams!

A message from the General Manager

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in joining the Arlington Trolley team.At Arlington Trolley, we take great pride in providing safe, reliable, and friendly transportation to the community we serve. Our drivers are at the heart of what we do — you are the first point of contact for our riders and the face of our organization every day.We are looking for professional drivers who share our commitment to safety, customer service, and teamwork. If you value a positive work environment, enjoy helping people, and take pride in operating safely and responsibly, you will be a strong fit for our team.We appreciate your dedication to the profession and the experience you bring with your CDL. Thank you for considering a career with Arlington Trolley. We look forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming you aboard.