Transit Bus Mechanic – CDL A, ASE-Ready

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bus Mechanic role at the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority involves repairing and maintaining transit buses and related vehicles, using test equipment and wiring diagrams. You must read manuals and follow specific instructions, with a focus on safety and quality maintenance.

This full-time position requires diagnosing diverse systems, performing preventive maintenance, and working under varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or vocational training in automotive mechanics.
• ASE Master Technician certification desirable; any ASE certification is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend maintenance manuals and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems related to all phases of transit bus systems.
• Performs wheel alignments and repairs on air brakes, air conditioners, fuel injectors, transmissions, ABS, and hydraulics.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures and maintains records for vehicles.
• Diagnose problems related to propulsion, suspension, braking, and steering.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Contributes to ensuring RTA Equal Opportunity policies are carried out.

Skills

Read maintenance manuals

Read electrical diagrams

Use diagnostic equipment

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Master Technician certification desirable

Tools

Digital multimeters

Diagnostic scanners

Starting/charging systems testers

Job description

The Bus Mechanic role at the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority involves repairing and maintaining transit buses and related vehicles, using test equipment and wiring diagrams. You must read manuals and follow specific instructions, with a focus on safety and quality maintenance.

This full-time position requires diagnosing diverse systems, performing preventive maintenance, and working under varying conditions.