Mechanic C

Transdev North America; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 47,609 - 50,227; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum of 5 days vacation per year

Medical, dental & vision after 90 days

Life insurance and 401k retirement benefits

Job summary

Transdev North America is seeking a Mechanic C in Capitol Heights, Maryland. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles under supervision while learning advanced tasks from senior mechanics.

The incumbent must have a CDL license with air brakes and passenger endorsement. Benefits include paid sick leave, vacation, and a starting pay rate of $34.56 - $36.46.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment.
• CDL license with air brakes and a passenger endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, and tighten bolts.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform routine maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Repair and maintenance

Use of hand and power tools

Education

1–2 years of experience in mechanics

CDL license with air brakes and passenger endorsement

Tools

Hydraulic jacks

Welding equipment

Job description

Mechanic C requires 1–2 years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment under supervision. The incumbent will learn more advanced tasks from Mechanics A and B and perform additional duties to ensure safe operation and efficiency of the department. A CDL license with air brakes and a passenger endorsement is required.

CBA Position

Position Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement: Starting Pay $34.56 - $36.46

Benefits

• Vacation: Minimum of 5 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours yearly for full-time employees; medical, dental & vision after 90 calendar days of employment; life insurance, 401k retirement benefits, and company holidays.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Align front ends and suspension systems.
• Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges in order to diagnose malfunctions.
• Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Operate valve‑grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Install or rebuild diesel engines.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
• Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Other duties to ensure the safe operation and efficiency of the department.

Physical Demands

• 10% of work is accomplished indoors and in air‑conditioned or well‑ventilated facilities.
• 90% of work is accomplished outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; most work is performed alone and in remote locations.
• Frequently stands and walks; ability to sit for up to three hours; walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; ability to lift or handle material weighing up to 50 to 75 lbs. without assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.
• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.
• Exposure to cleaning solutions, oils, and other liquids.
• Must be able to travel for company training, meeting or support missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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, and successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

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