Mechanic B

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Estuary Transit District, operating as  River Valley Transit , is the vital link connecting Middlesex County residents. We provide nearly   400,000 essential trips annually , ensuring access to jobs, crucial medical appointments, education, and shopping. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job—you're becoming a key player in community connectivity and a champion for residents.

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Position Overview:

Under supervision of the Maintenance Director and guidance from Technician As, the position of the Technician B is to maintain and repair vehicles. The Technician B is responsible for repairing and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical issues striving toward maximum reliability and functionality for both the Middletown and Centerbrook RVT locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

- Follows all safety policies and procedures

- Understands and follows OSHA requirements for safety and environmental compliance

- Performs regular corrective and preventative maintenance on all RVT vehicles according to district standards

- Diagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under guidance from Technician As and the Maintenance Director

- Removes, cleans, repairs, reinstalls, and adjusts vehicle components (Engine Emission Components, Driveline Components, Electrical/Electronic Components, Brakes/Suspension/Steering/Exhaust, Cab/Chassis, Hydraulics, HVAC).

- Assists Technician As with diagnostics, repair and maintenance of both S cam and Disc air brakes

- Moves vehicles safely between job and work area, performs road tests and transports vehicles as needed

- Safely operates welders, vehicle lifts, power and hand-held tools and various types of shop equipment

- Maintains documentation as directed by Maintenance Director

- Performs road calls and emergency services as necessary

- Communicates professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors.

- Actively participates in safety or educational training as required.

- Other duties as assigned

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays

- Ability to physically and visually inspect equipment and vehicles

- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, frequently exposed to extreme heat and cold

- Frequently exposed to overhead reaching, pushing/ pulling and gripping tools

- May be required to stoop, bend, kneel or climb

- Occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 125 lbs.

- Frequently uses hands/fingers to manipulate parts and equipment by utilizing operating tools such as wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, and other tools to successfully perform essential job-related tasks on a daily basis

- Occasionally operates and maintains a sit down forklift, scissor lift and snow removal equipment

- Frequently exposed to fumes, odors, hazardous materials, dirt and dust

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- 1 year of heavy diesel maintenance required; transit bus maintenance experience preferred

- Ability to obtain and maintain a required Commercial Driver’s License

- Must pass USDOT physical and drug screen

- Relevant ASE Certifications preferred