The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority’s (SRTA) operator is seeking qualified diesel technicians!
South Coast Transit Management is now hiring for multiple mechanic’s positions. These are union positions and Technicians start at a rate of $35.58/hour with the potential to earn up to $46.28/hour depending on the number of applicable ASE certificates. In addition, ASE Masters receive an additional annual $1000 bonus! These wages will automatically increase each year based on the labor contact in place at the time. In addition to these competitive wages there is a defined benefit Pension, Employees are vested after only 5 years and there is no required contribution to the pension plan. Tool and Shoe allowance, Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life benefits are also part of the great support structure SCTM gives its employees.
Job responsibilities include day-to-day maintenance of the fleet and associated equipment consisting of preventative maintenance, minor and major repairs to Heavy-Duty Transit buses & Paratransit Style Vans. Diesel engine experience is required. Experience in Electrical, AC, Air Brakes, & Engine Diagnosis is preferred. Applicants must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. Applicants should also have their own tools. A CDL Class B license is preferred but not required as we can train employees to attain it but maintaining the license is a requirement. All employees are subject to USDOT required Drug and alcohol testing as applicable to their position. 5 years of diesel repair experience required.
Current opening applicants should expect to work evenings (2:30pm -11:00pm) these could be any day Sunday - Saturday
Requirements / Qualifications:
-5+ Years of Diesel Mechanic experience
-Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins Engines
-Ford Fleet Experience preferred but not required
-Experience with AC and Electrical
-Must be able to handle major repairs
-CDL Class B license Preferred but not required
-Have the ability to lift 50 lbs
-Must have own tools
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.58 - $46.28 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Diesel Fleet: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- New Bedford, MA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person