Maintenance Technician

Mountain Transit

Big Bear Lake, CA

Pay: $27-$42/hr

Shift: Full time

**Position Summary:**

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Technician maintains vehicles and equipment in working order by performing routine maintenance and repair to gas and diesel-powered bus fleet, support vehicles, and related tools and equipment in accordance with professional standards of vehicle repair.

**Essential Duties:**

Routinely perform preventative, routine and complex repairs to ignition, fuel, transmission, air/hydraulic brakes, suspension, steering, and cooling systems of fleet vehicles

Troubleshoot vehicle mechanical problems and diagnosis needed repairs.

Maintain accurate documentation of vehicle inspections, repairs, and maintenance according to California Highway Patrol standards.

Install and maintain hardware I vehicles to support GPS, on board surveillance, live tracking, and passenger counts.

Attend classes and obtain or renew certifications as directed by Maintenance Supervisor

Respond to road calls as necessary.

Adjust and install engine components.

Maintain a clean and organized work area and shop.

Mount, rotate and maintain tires, and as needed installs snow chains.

Maintain an accurate daily log of work, which includes date and description of work completed.

Maintain appearance of vehicles by cleaning interior/exterior as necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned.

**Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:**

A minimum of three years previous experience in a related field

Substantial knowledge of industrial safety, shop safety rules/procedures and regulations applicable to a bus maintenance facility

Considerable knowledge of electrical computer controls, diagnostic computers, and other tools used in the maintenance and repair of large vehicles.

Knowledge of Motor Carrier Standards for bus maintenance.

Ability to read and understand technical information found in vehicle repair manuals, service change bulletins, including parts and supply manuals.

Skilled in repairs of heavy-line equipment

Ability to write and communicate orally.

Ability to use shop equipment and tools, including oxy/acetylene and arc welding equipment.

Ability to perform job functions in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.

Ability to follow directions.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

**Required Education and Experience:**

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in maintaining large-vehicles, preferably buses.

**Special Requirements:**

Must obtain a valid California Commercial Driver’s License with all necessary endorsements and certifications and maintain a driving record which demonstrates adherence to safety principles, traffic laws, and regulations within six months of hire date.

Must maintain a valid medical certificate meeting the Federal Transportation Administration Regulations physical qualifications for commercial drivers.

Must maintain a valid Verification of Transit Training Certificate (VTT) issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass a criminal background check with no criminal convictions which may, in the sole judgement of Mountain Transit, constitute a threat to the property or safety of others.

**Working Conditions:**

The working environment varies from usual shop working conditions to the outdoors and direct exposure to inclement weather. Work can entail frequent standing and/or walking and occasionally cleaning up bodily fluid spills.

Must occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Must drive fleet vehicles as needed or assigned by Operations. (after obtaining CDL)

Must travel on occasion to attend training meetings.

Must work varied hours and days, including weekends and holidays.

Pay: $26.95 - $41.81 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person