Hillsborough Area Regional Transit - Technician Jobs in Tampa, FL

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.