Diesel Mechanic

New Orleans Tours

Diesel Mechanic

New Orleans, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    EOE/Drug Free

    Motor Coach Fleet Diesel Mechanic

    Applicants must receive satisfactory results from a background check as conducted in accordance with applicable laws; and must pass a drug screening and meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company mental and physical requirements.

    Must be 21

    Possess a valid CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement, or obtain after 90 days

    1-3 years’ experience in fleet maintenance & repair

    Experience working with MCI, Van Hool buses and working on Cummings, Detroit, and International engines

    Job Description

    Perform routine, scheduled, and preventative maintenance inspections and required repairs to company standards

    Diagnose malfunctions and perform vehicle repairs including steering, electrical, cooling, brake systems, drive trains, suspension, transmissions, etc.

    Repair and maintain buses and bus equipment

    Test drive repaired equipment

    Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment

    Repair/maintain wheelchair lifts to ADA standards

    Maintain a safe, clean, and productive work area

    Ensure work orders are accurate and properly completed

    Motor Coach driving is occasionally required

    Ability to use good judgment and decision-making skills to ensure safety and quality at all times

    Ability to work well with others on the team in a high-pressure environment

    Ability to receive and carry out instructions to perform work

    Any other duties as assigned

    Job Requirements:

    Prior mechanical experience required (minimum 2 years)

    Ability to work independently

    A/C and Brake Certifications are highly preferred; must be able to obtain after 90 days

    Must own and supply appropriate mechanic tools for necessary duties

    Must possess a valid driver’s License

    Willing to obtain CDL, Class B with Passenger Endorsement after 90 days

    Must have dependable transportation

    Must work early mornings and evening shifts including weekends

    Solid understanding and adherence to safety and environmental standards

    Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and DOT physical

    Physical Requirements:

    · Ability to frequently lift, push, and pull weights over 50 pounds, occasionally lift, push and pull weights over 100 pounds from the floor to above the shoulder and horizontally

    · Ability to push/pull over 100 pounds for extensive periods

    · Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extensive periods

    Working Conditions

    Environmental working conditions vary and employees may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas, and occasional exposure to petroleum-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, grease, dust, fumes, and chemicals.