CTtransit Bus Mechanic

North East Transportation Company CTtransit Waterbury

CTtransit Bus Mechanic

Watertown, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    **Job Overview
    ** Responsible for maintenance and inspection of City Transit and Paratransit bus fleet including our new electric buses. Working at the state-of-the-art CTtransit Waterbury Bus Maintenance Facility. Also known as Connecticut Transit or CT Transit. Critical in making sure vehicles are maintained and safe on the road.

    Wages
    $29.65 to $34.75 per hour based on knowledge, and experience.
    Up to an additional $2.75 per hour with completion of select ASE and/or Welding certifications.
    Mechanics that show skill can be promoted to higher classifications at the discretion of management at any time.
    Full-time position minimum of 40 hours per week.
    Expected schedule: Unknown subject to bidding per union contract

    Benefits
    -Family Medical, Prescriptions, Dental, and Vision Fully Employer Funded Premium (details here): $0 employee contribution, very low annual deductible
    -Employee Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Fully Employer Funded Premium: $0 employee contribution
    -Very Generous Pension/Retirement Plan Fully Employer Funded (details here): $0 employee contribution

    Perks
    -Ability to change schedules every 6 months (based on seniority/time in positions, the longer you are here the better the options)
    -Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and your Birthday
    -Daily overtime for time over 8 hours or working on a day off
    -Paychecks weekly every Friday
    -Company Provided Uniforms
    -Garage employee annual boot allowance
    -Clean State-of-the-Art Facility
    -Comfortable break area with TV
    -Underground employee parking
    -Employees Assistance Program covering immediate family

    Requirements
    Interested candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in mechanics field. Transit experience is a plus. Experience with Cummins engines, Allison transmission, and Ford E series is a plus.

    CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsement required or to be obtained within 6 months of employment (Company will assist and train).

    Company Mission and Values
    We want every employee of North East Transportation Co. Inc., to feel proud of their association with a Company that exists to operate a vital service in their community. Part of that pride comes from knowing about the organization, how it works, and how each individual contributes to our overall goals and objectives. We make efforts to promote from within and offer growth and learning opportunities to all employees.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement
    North East Transportation Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, family medical information or genetic information, disability, military service, or other protected class.