TECHNICIAN A | DIESEL MECHANIC - Top Pay + Amazing Benefits!

Lynx Career Center•Orlando, FL

7d•$31

About The Position

Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX mission is to link our community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork. Ready to keep Central Florida moving? Join our team as a Technician A and take your career to the next level! We’re looking for skilled mechanics who can diagnose, repair, and maintain transit vehicles—including hybrid and electric buses. Description: This position independently performs all modes of maintenance, operation, repairs, adjustments and modifications of all subsystems and safety on Diesel and Electric transit vehicles and automotive equipment. This position is considered safety-sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED + 4 years heavy vehicle maintenance experience and 2 years technical school (or equivalent).
Florida CDL Class “B” with Passenger endorsement and Airbrakes.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must pass DOT physical and drug screen.
High School diploma or GED plus;
Four years’ experience in transit or heavy vehicle maintenance plus;
Two years of technical school; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a current Florida CDL permit/license, Class “B” with Passenger endorsement and Airbrakes.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to bend, stoop, walk, stretch, kneel, and lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screen.
Ability to work in open bays, inside buses and outside in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work with commercial cleaners and toxic materials.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read electrical schematics.
Ability to provide own tools.
Employees must be able to communicate in English on the work site.
Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those encountered in the course of work using principles of excellent service.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on engines, transmissions, electrical systems, and hybrid/electric components.
Handle mechanical, hydraulic, and structural maintenance.
Use cutting-edge diagnostic tools and equipment.
Carries out ordinary mechanical, hydraulic or structural maintenance repairs and adjustments.
Determines the source of trouble; repairs or replaces defective parts or makes changes as instructed.
Works from written or verbal instructions, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, vendor manuals and manufacturer’s specifications to accomplish work.
Applies diagnostic and analytical tools in problem solving.
Is competent in the use of testing equipment such as compression testers, engine/transmission readers, multimeters, AMP meters, logic probes and exhaust gas analyzers.
Executes fields repairs on road failures and tows buses if necessary.
Provides assistance to lower grade mechanics when instructed.
Diagnoses, tunes and repairs engines; replaces all major components including cylinder heads and other major engine components.
Diagnoses, repairs and replaces all electronic engine and transmission controls and sensors and wiring harness.
Diagnoses and repairs transmissions; replaces all internal sensors/solenoids and all major components.
Diagnoses, repairs and replaces battery electric and hybrid bus components such as; controls, drive motors, inverters and battery packs.
Replaces engine/transmission assemblies and accessories.
Diagnoses and repairs air systems and components and relines brakes.
Diagnoses, repairs and replaces all steering and suspension components.
Diagnoses and repairs all wiring harnesses. Replaces components in electrical subsystems.
Diagnoses, repairs and replaces all components of wheelchair lifts. Executes A and C inspections.
Diagnoses, repairs and replaces all A/C components.
Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.