Mechanic
$45,760–$54,080 year
On-siteMobile, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Perform routine preventive maintenance on transit vehicles and support equipment, including fluid changes, filter replacements, brake inspections, and tire rotations. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues across engines, transmissions, braking systems, HVAC, suspension, and steering. Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and DOT-compliant safety inspections to identify defects and complete repairs in line with regulatory standards. Respond to road calls and in-service breakdowns, troubleshooting issues on-site and coordinating with the Maintenance Manager to minimize service disruption. Use automotive test equipment and diagnostic software to isolate issues and verify repairs. Complete accurate work orders and maintain detailed service records for each vehicle. Keep the shop and work areas clean, organized, and safe. This floor-focused role requires hands-on problem-solving skills and comfort with physical work in varied shop conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Vocational automotive training
- hands-on experience in medium/heavy-duty vehicle maintenance
- minimum 2 years experience
- transit bus experience
- diesel experience
- Hands-on problem solver
- Comfortable reading schematics
- wiring diagrams
- technical manuals
- Proficient with diagnostic tools
- Comfortable learning new maintenance software
- Detail-oriented with documentation
- Comfortable with physical work
- lifting
- bending
- standing for extended periods
- working in varied shop conditions
- Hold a valid driver's license
- Hold a high school diploma or GED certificate
- At least 21 years old
- Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment drug test
- criminal background check
- motor vehicle records check
- Pass a drug screening and background check
- no felonies
- clean MVR
- no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions
- no more than 2 speeding tickets
- Able to pass a pre-employment physical
- in-person position
- on-site 5 days per week
- flexibility to work occasional evenings
- Saturdays
- extended hours
Desired Qualifications
- ASE certifications
- Medium/Heavy Truck series
- T-series
- CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement
- willingness to obtain CDL within a defined period post-hire
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