Mechanic

Mechanic

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of this position include keeping all buses, vehicles and equipment in good mechanical condition, including a morning inspection of buses operating the daily schedule; performing preventive or corrective maintenance on all Steamship Authority vehicles and other equipment connected to the Vehicle Maintenance Facility as directed by the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s license, preferred commercial Class A or B.
• Must be an experienced gas or diesel mechanic, preferred experience with electric buses;
• Experienced brake systems technician with the ability to adjust, diagnose and repair problems with air systems, as broken or malfunctioning air valves in the braking system.
• Experienced or knowledge of Cummins, International and Caterpillar engines and all accessories, water pumps, alternators, accessory belts, and radiators.
• Must be experienced at running computer diagnostic tests for gas & diesel engines, vehicle systems and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions.
• Must be able to replace tires, adjust and replace brakes, replace all front-end parts and complete front-end alignments.
• Must be able to complete oil changes, repair and service bus auxiliary systems, replace lights, repair passenger entry doors and luggage compartment doors.
• Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in varying conditions.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on all fleet vehicles, buses and trailers.

Position pay starts at $40.80 per hour.

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Office at [email protected].

Human Resources Office

Steamship Authority

228 Palmer Avenue

Falmouth, MA 02540

EOE

Pay: From $40.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person