Waukesha Metro Transit is looking for a full-time experienced diesel mechanic to work second shift in a fully heated/air-conditioned environment. Requirements for this position include: high school graduation, diesel mechanic work experience (transit/bus preferred) or diesel mechanic education; good employment record; valid CDL or ability to immediately obtain a CDL; excellent driving record; and pass post-offer medical exam and drug screen.
Wage based upon experience, starting at $24.00/hour. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation and 11 holidays; and a company matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Major Duties
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel transit buses, service vehicles, facilities, and support equipment. 30%
- Diagnose, test, repair, recondition and maintain buses, service vehicles, and equipment systems such as engine, transmission, hybrid, electrical, air system, heating and air conditioning, brakes, chassis, suspension, and all subsystems. 30%
- Perform chassis and body repairs. (minor paint work). 20%
- Assist all shop employees with repairs as needed. 10%
- Supervise Fueler crew on a daily basis.
Less Frequent Duties Repair, mount, dismount, brand and tires. Perform road service calls/repairs, tow buses as required.
- Fuel buses, check fluid levels and top off. Record amount on the proper forms. Park buses in assigned locations.
- Maintain grounds, building, transit center, bus benches and shelters.
- Snow removal, mount and dismount plows on trucks.
- Operate a large passenger vehicle in moderate to heavy traffic.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards.
- Follow all safety practices and standards.
- May serve as a member of various employee committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waukesha, WI 53188: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 2 years (Required)
- Bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
