Mechanic Jobs

Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX mission is to link our community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.

Description:

This position will be responsible for assisting higher‐grade mechanics with equipment repairs.

This position is considered safety‐sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions.

Essential Functions:

• Determines the source of trouble.
• Repairs transmissions; replaces all external components.
• Completes scheduled and non‐scheduled maintenance on all systems and safety equipment on transit coaches for safe operation.
• Performs minor repairs, component replacement and Schedule inspections on wheelchair lifts.
• Replaces all air system components and relines brakes.
• Replaces engine/transmission assemblies and accessories.
• Replaces all external electronic engine and transmission controls and sensors.
• Carries out ordinary mechanical, hydraulic or structural maintenance, repairs and adjustments.
• Refers difficult or unusual problems to higher‐grade employees for guidance or repair.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Repairs and replaces all steering and suspension components.
• Executes field repairs on road failures and tows buses if necessary.
• Repairs engines; replaces all external components.
• Performs basic electrical diagnoses and repairs.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts or makes changes as instructed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in transit, heavy vehicle (on or off road) or automotive vehicle maintenance and one year technical school; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to provide own tools.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to possess a current Florida CDL license or permit, Class B with a Passenger endorsement and Airbrakes.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in open bays, inside buses and outside in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to pass physical and drug screen.
• Ability to work with commercial cleaners and toxic materials.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, stretch, kneel, and lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

FREE employee only health insurance
Dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance available
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
FREE LYNX bus transportation for employee, spouse and children
Employee wellness center
Credit union membership
FREE SunRail transportation to/from work
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF program

To view a complete list of benefits, visit golynx.com/careers and select Benefits.

LYNX fully commits itself to providing equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location