This position will be posted from March 26, 2025 to April 1, 2025 by 4:00 pm.

This position is only open to current DRPA IUOE Local 542 employees.

Must pass a DRPA Auto Technician tests.

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Position Purpose

Provides preventative and routine maintenance on the DRPA fleet, for all departments, to ensure quality of the vehicles and equipment used in DRPA operations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs all repairs, minor and major, on all vehicles, heavy equipment and specialized
2. Maintains all vehicles and equipment in accordance with the established preventative maintenance plan.
3. Maintains regular procedural records, such as vehicle maintenance records, in the computer.
4. Operate pieces of equipment of a specialized nature requiring special skill.
5. Operate motorized equipment and vehicles in a safe manner following all laws pertaining to New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
6. Report unusual conditions and take corrective actions as assigned.
7. Operate radio equipment under FCC (Federal Communications Commission) guidelines for intra-facility use.
8. Performs all necessary motor, vehicle and repairs to a variety of equipment, such as trucks, police vehicles, sweepers, flushers, heavy duty equipment (loaders), specialized equipment (backhoes, aerial lifts vehicles, sewer cleaners, crane), tractors and lawn equipment, alternate fuel vehicles (natural gas, propane, gasoline/ethanol, electric/battery, diesel/bio-diesel) and other miscellaneous equipment.
9. Performs various welding/fabrication tasks related to vehicle and equipment repairs, up fitting new equipment and modification to include attachments such as plows, salt spreaders, attenuators and tow behind trailers, but not limited too.
10. Maintains, services, repairs all equipment/vehicle related electric/hydraulic drives and
11. Carry out preventative maintenance program using established fleet procedures.
12. Maintains, adjusts, and repairs all vehicle attachments such as plows, salt spreaders, attenuators and tow behind trailers.
13. Maintain the vehicles in accordance to a preventative maintenance plan to the original factory specifications and Pennsylvania inspection specifications.
14. Operate street sweeper, pain line machine, snow equipment and other equipment of a specialized nature.
15. Participates in MPT (Maintenance and Protection of Traffic) on and off of bridge property.
16. Assists in maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and secure environment by following established policies/procedures and participating in required training, recognizing and reporting hazards, and using all required personal protection equipment.
17. Coordinates, with the Maintenance Foreman, the activities of outside contractors performing tasks at the facility.
18. Technicians shall perform all duties as assigned but shall not be limited to any certain specialty (ies).

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of the DRPA/PATCO’S Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy including random drug testing and periodic physical testing requirements and the federally mandated CDL Drug and Alcohol random testing requirements.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

1. The individual must demonstrate the ability to organize, and analyze complex and diverse information and use same to resolve problems in a timely manner.
2. The individual must pursue training and development opportunities in order to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to share expertise with others.
3. The individual must be able to manage difficult customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs. The maintenance of confidentiality is essential.
4. The individual must be able to read, understand written and verbal instructions, speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively. Must be able to demonstrate group presentation skills.
5. The individual must display openness to others views, must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must contribute to building positive team spirit by supporting everyone’s efforts to succeed.
6. The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment free environment and diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect, work with integrity and uphold and support organizational values and goals.
7. The individual must follow all organizational policies and procedures.
8. The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently. He or she must react well under pressure and accept responsibilities for his/her own actions. The individual must respond to management direction.
9. The individual must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance and monitor his or her own work to ensure quality. Individual should always be willing to generate suggestions to improve individual and departmental performance.
10. The individual must be punctual at all times and ensure that work responsibilities are covered in his/her absence. Must complete tasks correctly and on time.
11. Climbs the bridge structure, via ladder and hand railed walkways to access maintenance platform equipment in excess of 150 feet required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Education and Experience

R equired:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certification of completion from an accredited trade or vocational school evidencing at least 2 years of training in motor vehicle repairs

OR

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a mechanic in a commercial or private garage
• Pass DRPA Auto Technician tests.
• This position requires a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with air brakes and tanker endorsement from the state of New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware. Applicants who lack the appropriate CDL at the time of application, but who otherwise are deemed qualified for the position may be considered. If the selected candidate does not have the appropriate CDL at the time of selection, he or she must obtain said CDL within the orientation period. Failure to provide proof of the CDL, which is required to perform the essential duties of the job, for any reason within six (6) months from the candidate’s date of hire will result in the immediate termination of employment.

Desired:

• Proficiency in relevant personal computer applications such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit 5%. The employee is required to stand and walk 75% and lift, climb, bend 20%. The employee must occasionally lift, hold, and carry objects up to 50 + pounds. Have normal day and night time vision, corrected or uncorrected. Have normal hearing, corrected or uncorrected. Must be able to perform all position functions. Must be able to physically operate all job related equipment for the position functions. The employee must maintain a neat and clean appearance.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The employee must be organized, work well under pressure, and be able to prioritize assignments appropriately.
2. The employee must communicate well with the public, and remain poised under pressure.
3. The employee must understand the importance of discretion and adhering to deadlines.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

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• Strong mathematical skills
• Technical aptitude
• The ability to maintain detailed and accurate customer information
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• CRM experience
• Be personable with excellent communication skills
• Ability read engineering drawings