
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
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Fleet Mechanic
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs mid-level maintenance and repair on transit buses, mechanical equipment, and/or automotive vehicles, both gasoline and diesel powered, including but not limited to engine adjustment, braking systems, shock absorbers and suspension systems and electrical and hydraulic parts and components.
- Performs some preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections to determine need for repairs, road test vehicles upon completion of repairs.
- Performs some service call and emergency repairs in the field.
- Maintains records of work performed.
- Assists high-level mechanics in more difficult and complex maintenance and repair tasks.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
- Fleet Mechanic B - Two (2) years or more of experience in automotive servicing and maintenance. In transit environment, preferred.
- Fleet Mechanic A - Three (3) years or more of experience in automotive servicing and maintenance. In transit environment, preferred.
- Fleet Mechanic Master – A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience; Five (5) or more years of experience in automotive servicing and maintenance. In transit environment, preferred.
Machines, Tools and Equipment Used:
- General maintenance tools.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Florida Driver's License; must obtain Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class (B) with “P” (Passenger) endorsement within the first 90 days of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to operate maintenance equipment safely.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of personalities.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance, when required.
- Ability to work various shifts, hours and days.
- Ability to meet attendance requirement.
- Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools and equipment employed in transit servicing maintenance.
- Working knowledge of occupational hazards, precautions and safety requirements of the associated job duties.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Constant periods of hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision and speaking.
- Visual acuity necessary to perform all duties.
- Frequent periods of walking and sitting.
- Frequent periods of standing and squatting.
- Occasional periods of lifting and carrying supplies and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Exposure to extreme noise when interfacing in the shop areas. Decibel range of 85+ duration on an occasional level.
- Exposure to mechanical hazards, fumes/odors, paints and chemical hazards in the shop areas.
- Subject to all weather conditions.
Special Requirements:
- Must meet established training and test guidelines.
- A working home phone number.