Diesel Mechanic (Newark, NJ)

Job Description

Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

• Now Offering Signing Bonuses for CDL A/B License and Permit Holders***
  
  

Salary

$32.04 Hourly

Roles And Responsibilities

• Conducts a variety of testing, repair, installation, and maintenance tasks on equipment including engines, transmission, HVAC, electrical systems, brake systems, suspension, steering, electronics, and painting equipment, as well as:
• Removes, inspects, repairs, and replaces all components as necessary
• Removes and replaces defective parts
• Removes and replaces defective diesel engine components
• Removes and replaces engine and transmission
• Able to rebuild engine
• Able to diagnose various vehicle components
• Repairs equipment using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and measuring instruments
• Performs necessary adjustments to diesel engine (e.g., valve, timing, injector heights)
• Determines whether or not equipment is able to stay in service
• Inspects bearings, axles, and replaces parts of brake system
• Able to replace, repack, and adjust wheel bearing on brake system
• Repairs and maintains all facets of the brake systems (including air brakes)
• Changes filters, oil, tires, worn parts, and light bulbs as part of equipment inspection
  
  

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED, ASE certification a plus
• Possess at least three (3) years of mechanical experience, preferably diesel
• Possess a valid NJ License with the ability to obtain a CDL License with passenger endorsement OR possess a valid NY/PA CDL with passenger endorsement
• Be able to pass the pre-employment physical and background checks
• Have a good driving record with less than five (5) points
• Normal working hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (possible overtime)
  
  

NJ Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Terms and Conditions Apply. This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason . It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. T he use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

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