Mechanic (Transit fleet, CDL preferred)

Ratp; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RATP Dev in Florida is seeking a Transit Mechanic to maintain a fleet of mass transit vehicles, including buses, under general supervision. The role involves journey-level diesel and electrical repairs, inspections, and varied maintenance tasks, with placement in A or B classification based on experience.

The maintenance manager schedules work and candidates must meet minimum experience requirements and be able to obtain a Florida Class B CDL with Air Brake and Passenger Endorsement within 90

Qualifications

• Two (2) years journey-level diesel or heavy equipment maintenance/repair experience
• Two (2) years automotive maintenance/repair experience
• Two (2) years heavy duty transit bus repair maintenance/repair

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level diesel mechanic and related mass transit vehicle maintenance/repair, including inspections, electrical repairs, and minor to major work.

Skills

Diesel/Heavy equipment maintenance

Automotive maintenance/repair

Heavy-duty transit bus repair

Job description

RATP Dev maintains a fleet of buses, which includes 35-ft. CumminsISL engines, Alison B4000, Ford E450, 25-ft Cutaways, Triton V-10 gasolineengine. Under general supervision, the prospective candidate will strictlyfollow the maintenance manager’s directives and performs a variety ofjourney-level diesel mechanic and related mass transit vehiclemaintenance/repair works, inspections, maintenance and electrical repairs,ranging from minor to major. The new hire will be placed in “A,” or “B,” classificationbased on experience and aptitude. “B” mechanics, under supervision andtraining will have opportunities for advancement to “A” mechanic.

The maintenance manager sets the work schedule for thisposition.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Applicants must meet at least one (1) of the following minimum requirements to qualify for the position of TransitMechanic:

• Two (2) years journey-level dieselor heavy equipment maintenance/repair experience
• Two (2) years automotivemaintenance/repair experience
• Two (2) years heavy duty transit busrepair maintenance/repair

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Ability to obtain a Florida Class BCommercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsementwithin 90 days of employment

NecessaryRequirements:

• Willingness to followchain-of-command
• Availability to workvarying shifts/operation as assigned by the manager (days, afternoons,nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Ability to report tomultiple work locations as needed. These include the SunTran MaintenanceFacility, the Downtown Station, and other SunTran service areas.