Technician (New Haven)

CTTRANSIT; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CTTRANSIT seeks a heavy-duty technician to maintain its fleet of buses. You will diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on all company vehicles and equipment.

Requirements include at least three years of full-time experience as a heavy-duty fleet mechanic, proficiency in hydraulics, electrical systems, air-conditioning, air brakes, and bus mechanical systems, and a valid CDL with endorsements.

Qualifications

• Three years full-time experience as a heavy-duty fleet mechanic.
• Stable work history required.
• Proficiency in hydraulics, electrical systems, air-conditioning, air brakes and bus mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems quickly.
• Completion of Basic DC Electricity, Brake Level 1, Steering/Suspension, PLC training courses.
• Valid CDL with endorsements.
• Good verbal and written communication; ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair bus mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on the fleet of buses and equipment.
• Respond to service calls for breakdowns on active routes.
• Operate buses for road tests and on-site checks as needed.
• Lead and direct technicians in all phases of bus repair.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diagnostics

Leadership

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

CDL with endorsements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Heavy-duty technician to perform maintenance on CTtransit's fleet of buses. Perform diagnosis, repairs and preventive maintenance to all Company Vehicles and Equipment.

• 1. Three years full time experience as a heavy duty fleet mechanic
• 2. Requires an individual with a stable work history
• 3. .Proficiency in hydraulics, electrical systems, air-conditioning, air brakes and bus mechanical systems.
• 4. Ability to quickly diagnose/correct mechanical and electrical problems, follow directions and work independently
• 5.. Successful completion of the Basic DC Electricity, brake Level 1, steering/suspension training, and PLC training courses.
• 6..Operate buses on property and for road tests, also required to respond to service calls for breakdowns while buses are in service.
• 7. Good verbal skills and ability to work with other employees
• 8. Good written and organization skills to complete & maintain forms and other documents
• 9. Skills and ability to lead and direct a group of employees in all phases bus repair
• 10. Tire Safety Training TIACTS Lever 200, AT3; Advanced Tire Technician
• 11. All other duties as directed by the crew leader or supervision.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Three years full time experience as a heavy-Duty Fleet Mechanic (diesel preferred).
• Have the necessary Skills and tools to perform general repairs to all Company vehicles & equipment.
• Ability to quickly diagnose & correct mechanical problems, follow directions & work independently.
• Proficiency in hydraulics, electrical systems, air conditioning, air brakes and bus mechanical systems.
• Successful completion of Basic DC Electricity, Brake Level 1, Steering/ Suspension training, and PLC training courses.
• Valid Commercial Vehicle Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements.
• Good verbal Skills and ability to work with other employees.
• Good written and organization skills to complete and maintain forms, manifests, MSDS sheets and other documents.
• Skills and ability to lead and direct a group of employees in all phases of bus repair.
• Tire Safety Training TIACTS Level 200, AT3; Advanced Tire Technician.