C RATE TECHNICIAN - VAN SHOP at Fort Worth Transportation Authority – Fort Worth, Texas

*New Rates*

C-Rate Technician: $29.01/hour

B-Rate Technician: $30.47/ hour

A-Rate Technician: $32.68/ hour

Trinity Metro has an immediate opening for a Technician in the small vehicle shop. The incumbent will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on transit buses (under 29 feet long), trucks,automobiles, and related equipment as well as assist other mechanics with more complex repairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Repairs transit buses (under 29 feet long), trucks, automobiles and related equipment.Lubricates and services all transit vehicles and equipment; uses steam machine to cleanengine compartment.Inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs on lighting, electrical, mechanical, airconditioning components, charging, starting, braking, and other basic systems on all transit vehicles.Replaces water pumps, generators, switches, tires, air system, steering components,batteries and other vehicle components; change oil, engine and transmission fluids; change oil filters.Removes, repairs, and installs engines, transmissions, accessory units, and/or othercomponents on buses and support equipment; installs and maintains compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and bus fuel systems.Assists in rebuilding equipment components and complex vehicle repairs.Performs state vehicle inspections.

Other Responsibilities

Understand and respond effectively to passenger concerns during callsAssist passengers during road callsChange light bulbs and windshield wiper blades, refuel vansFill out paperwork of completed work, input work orders into computerTravel to pick up parts

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY
2nd Shift $2.00 per hour (shifts starting a 1 pm or later)

3rd Shift $3.00 per hour (shifts starting at 10 pm or later)

Weekend Any Shifts $4.00 per hour (shifts with a start time that begin on a Saturday or Sunday)

EXPERIENCE

One to two years experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles, transit buses, heavy equipment, or related equipment.

A Texas Class B CDL driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment

Trinity Metro is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.