Mechanic

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to service, and repair assigned vehicles and equipment ranging from dump trucks, trailers, loaders, mowers, and work trucks at one of the agency’s two Operations Centers. This is accomplished by performing routine preventative maintenance activities such as changing fluids and filters, repairing/rotating/replacing tires, and checking lights. In addition, the Fleet Technician troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs complex vehicles systems by utilizing diagnostic equipment, reading technical schematics, following diagnostic flow charts, and using various online resources. The Fleet Technician will work on all classes and types of vehicles and associated mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems. Other duties include performing off-site repairs utilizing a service truck, light and heavy-duty asset recovery utilizing a wrecker or heavy haul truck and trailer, performing minor body repairs, fabricating parts, completing related shop activities, and other duties as assigned.

Retention Bonus: $2,000

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H1-B visa sponsorship.

This position is designated as an Essential Employee and is responsible for duties that support public safety, the protection of property, and the continuity of critical business operations. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to work day, evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, and emergency shifts to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance to include engine tune ups, inspecting filters, adjusting fluids, replacing fluids and filters based on maintenance intervals or as needed, and conducting multi-point inspections to determine if other repairs are needed.
• Performs minor repairs to include tire and wheel inspections, tire repairs/replacements, and rotations/balancing. Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs vehicles, emergency lighting, and vehicle accessory components as needed.
• Assists with overall fleet services by answering the phone, providing information, and completing data entry in the NTTA Maintenance Management System.
• Provides outside support by providing roadside assistance, picking up and returning vehicles for service, perform tow truck activities, and taking vehicles/equipment for state inspections.
• Maintains the fleet work area by cleaning all bays, removing trash and debris, sweeping/mopping floors, and properly disposing of all supplies and used materials.
• Performs major repairs such as internal engine repair, engine block changes, transmission changes, driveline repair, and differential repair/replacement. Performs in-depth diagnostics and repairs of vehicle systems such as engine sensors, electrical, steering and suspension, cooling, HVAC, and brakes by utilizing diagnostic tools and resources.
• Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repair on equipment such as small landscape equipment, zero turn mowers, small tractors, pressure washers, herbicide/brine sprayers, air compressors, generators, arrow/message boards, wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, track loaders, crack sealing machines, light towers, sand spreaders, snowplows, and all types of trailers.

Qualifications:

Minimum:                                  

• Associate’s degree or technical equivalent
• 1 – 3 years’ experience
• Valid class “C” driver’s license
• Ability to obtain class “B” CDL within 12 months of hire
• Ability to obtain class “A” CDL within 12 months of obtaining class “B” CDL

Preferred:

• Class “B” CDL
• Class “A” CDL

NTTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.