Description
Job Summary
Responsible for performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs of buses. Will assist advanced-skill employees in performing more complex repairs. Perform shop clean up, operate maintenance equipment, and other shop and yard tasks as required by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Be able to obtain Class “B” CDL with air brakes and passenger endorsement within 60 days of eligibility.
- Able to acquire and maintain a DOT card.
- Pass a standardized test administered by UTA.
- Have required tools prior to the start of paid training.
- Able to maintain forklift and other equipment certifications as required.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job to include prolonged periods of standing, and walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs constantly and over 51 lbs occasionally. The ability to crawl, bend, twist, balance, and reach in tight and awkward positions.
EXPERIENCE:
- Have one year of Technical School OR one year work related experience in Heavy Duty Diesel Automotive Vehicle Maintenance repair OR a military mechanical MOS OR have 4 foundation ASE certification completed in the automotive, heavy/medium truck, transit or school bus certifications.
- Have a valid Utah driver’s license.
- Be a safe driver with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years.
- Have no violations of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
– OR –
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
UTA offers a scholarship for a two year Diesel Mechanic Program. To be eligible for the program, an employee must be currently employed by UTA, pass their probationary period, pass an aptitude test administered by UTA and enter into an Individual Learning Program agreement. Employees will be required to remain in their craft for a period of 24 months following receipt of the scholarship fund.
Shift: 4:00pm to 12:30am with Sunday/Monday off *
*Shift and days off subject to change
Pay Rate: $25.04 – $29.04 per hour plus $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential depending on shift, if applicable. This is a four year wage progression.
To Be Considered, Apply Before: July 19, 2023 by 5:59 pm
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