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Transit Maintenance Mechanic - Sarasota County Government, FL (ID: 341974) |
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Title | Transit Maintenance Mechanic |
Type | Fleet Management |
Date Posted | 2019-10-14 |
City / Organization | Sarasota County Government, FL |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | halderson@scgov.net |
Description | Transit Maintenance Mechanic (Official Job Title: Heavy Truck / Equipment Technician I - Bus): Join our award-winning Fleet Team! Sarasota County Fleet Services has approximately 1,700 assets, both on and off the road, that are serviced by three maintenance facilities and four fueling sites. We have also implemented weekly, in-depth safety inspections and monthly shop inspections, with the goal of ensuring as much overview as possible in an effort to achieve high operating standards. As a maintenance mechanic, you will perform skilled diagnosis, repair and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy-duty diesel and hybrid fixed route buses, and gas-powered support vehicles. Perform service calls as required and work with operations department to ensure buses are ready for daily service requirements. Our residents and visitors are reliant on the dependability of our buses and we need your help to keep them running! Subject to Passing Substance Screening This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five years. Duties:
Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in automotive, heavy-duty bus or medium/heavy truck repair. Must obtain CDL Class "B" with Air Brake and Passenger endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain in order to stay qualified within job classification. Preferred Qualification: ASE certification in Transit Bus Brakes (H4) and Transit Bus steering and suspension (H5) not required at time of hire but should be obtained within the first year of employment. EPA section 608 and 609 certifications preferred but not required at time of hire. Job Based Competencies:
Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects as necessary. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessive poundage of more than 50 pounds. Individual must regularly bend, stretch, use arms, back and legs to perform job task requirements required to accomplish assigned duties.
Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application. Drug Free Work Environment EOE/AA/ADA |