What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician B Mechanic position at TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF LEXINGTON-FAYE?
The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician: B-Mechanic is to serve as a vital and valuable asset to a Maintenance Team where your mechanical aptitude abilities will directly impact the quality of ensuring all public transportation vehicles are maintained safely and efficiently.
- Operates welders, bus lifts, and various types of shop equipment
- Must be familiar with both S cam air brakes
- Assist A- Mechanic by providing the maintenance and service of heavy duty air conditioning systems
- Electrical repairs/troubleshooting utilizing bus schematics, wiring diagrams, and a variety of testing equipment
- Maintain and repair suspension , steering, and drive line components
- Preventative maintenance and inspections for all equipment such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation, wheel balancing, replacing filters and other vital repairs for the vehicles
- Supports Maintenance Supervisors in responding to e.g. (‘10-31’ or Road Calls) to ensure fleet is ready for service
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Maintenance supervisors
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain effective communication with all staff to ensure continuity of care
- Assists with identifying areas for improvement and making constructive changes
- Understands all aspects of the company and keeps abreast of all changing policies and procedures
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Maintenance Supervisors
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be familiar with air brakes (S cam or similar).
- Familiar with operation of welders, bus lifts, and other various types of shop equipment.
- Ability to read, interpret safety documents, blue prints, schematics and other mechanical diagrams.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- (2) years of heavy diesel maintenance experience is preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a required Commercial Driver’s License (training is provided).
- Must pass United States Department of Transportation physical and drug screen.
- High School diploma/ equivalent or combination of education and experience.
- After completing one year of continuous service with Lextran, obtaining a 609 AC certification and completing four ASE Transit certifications, B-Mechanics are eligible to become an A-Mechanic at the rate described in the current Labor Agreement.
Physical Requirements Essential to Perform the Duties of the Job:
- Frequently exposed to overhead reaching, pushing/ pulling and gripping tools
- May be required to stoop, bend, kneel or climb
- Occasionally lifts objects weighing 5-50 lbs. but not limited to 115 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
- Frequently exposed to outside elements of extreme heat and cold
- Must inspect buses by test driving them on a regular basis
- Occasionally operates a sit-down forklift
- Frequently exposed to fumes, odors, hazardous materials, dirt and dust
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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