Hillsborough Area Regional Transit - Technician Jobs in Tampa, FL

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for the beginning level maintenance and repair of HART vehicles. This is an entry-level skilled position. HART offers a comprehensive in-house training program and performance based promotional opportunities. Applicants must successfully pass a written competency test and have a compliment of hand tools. HART will train for person to obtain the CDL if necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs beginner-level maintenance and repair on transit buses, mechanical equipment, and/or automotive vehicles, gasoline, CNG 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.
• Plan and establish timetable to complete repairs and maintenance. Notify Fleet Manager and others of repair schedule, prioritizing repairs as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Order parts as needed for repairs.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate required.
• Graduation from a diesel or mechanical technical school preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with at least 1 year of automotive or diesel repair, servicing and maintenance experience.
• Experience 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:

• Basic knowledge of methods, practices, tools and equipment used in maintaining, removing, repairing, overhauling and replacing diesel and or gasoline engines, transmissions, air conditioning and heating systems, electrical troubleshooting brakes and air systems.
• 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 pass agency specific training and qualifications as required.
• Ability to work various shifts, hours and days; including overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to meet attendance requirement.
• Basic computer knowledge including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• 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.