Light Duty Technician

Transdev North America

Modesto (CA)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 46,000

Full time

41 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
ASE testing

Job summary

Transdev North America in Capitol Heights, MD, seeks a Light Duty Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines across our diverse vehicle fleet. You will help ensure safety, efficiency, and fleet longevity through hands-on maintenance and careful documentation.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in automotive or diesel repair, a valid driver’s license, and strong problem-solving skills. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and health

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred) or equivalent education and experience.
  • Adhere to state DOT vehicle inspections and safety standards.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Comfortable using hand tools and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform limited mechanical repairs under moderate supervision on components such as bulbs, fuses, belts, hoses, and fluids.
  • Repair brakes, tune-ups, suspensions, transmissions, and drive trains under supervision.
  • Maintain and document maintenance records and work orders; order parts as needed.
  • Assist with preventive maintenance and safety inspections; participate in road calls as necessary.
  • Adhere to Transdev standards, policies and procedures; ensure vehicle safety for customers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
Automotive repair experience
Valid driver’s license
Problem-solving ability
Computer skills
Hand tools

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Transdev in Capitol Heights, Maryland is seeking a Light Duty Technician to bolster our team. This role demands expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines across various vehicles and equipment. As a Light Duty Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safety, efficiency, and longevity for our vehicles.

Transdev Is Proud To Offer

Competitive compensation package of $27.00 -$33.75/hour

Benefits Include
  • Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
  • Sick days: Accrued sick leave based on 1 hour per worked 43 hours-5 days maximum
  • Holidays: 11 paid days
  • Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
  • Company paid ASE testing, training materials.
Key Responsibilities:

Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers by performing limited repairs with moderate supervision on basic and advanced maintenance such as replacement of light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, batteries, check fluid levels, change fluids and filters and lubricate components.

  • Perform mechanical repairs under moderate supervision including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
  • Maintain records of all maintenance work completed on vehicles including parts and supplies used. Ensure that work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain parts usage records and order repair parts from designated suppliers
  • Assist Tech III with preventative maintenance (PM’s), safety maintenance inspections and annual maintenance inspections at prescribed intervals of time and usage
  • Remove and replace engine, transmission and differential assemblies with Maintenance Technician III supervision.
  • Diagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under moderate supervision.
  • Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken
  • Evaluates completed work prior to release and seeks approval where required
  • Assist with road calls and emergency services as necessary
  • Adhere to Transdev standards, policies and procedures
  • Moves vehicles safely between job and work area
  • Repair and maintain all shop equipment
  • Cleans vehicles as requested or required
  • Other responsibility as requested or required
Qualifications
  • Intermediate mechanical aptitude and 2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred) or equivalent education and experience
  • Adhere to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Intermediate problem-solving ability
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Comfortable using hand tools
  • Strong customer service skills and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
  • Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
  • Possess adequate mechanic tool inventory to complete all assigned duties and maintained in a clean and safe manner
Physical Requirements
  • Maintenance Shop environment with dust, dirt and grease conditions
  • Ability to work under all weather conditions
  • Ability to lift, pull or push a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in a crouched position or on back, lying on mechanic’s creeper, beneath motor vehicle equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com

Drug-free Workplace

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

  • Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

California applicants: Please

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.

Job Category: Maintenance

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 8951

Pay Group: 1ET

Cost Center: 49020

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