Heavy Duty Vehicle Mechanic

Location: Riverside, CA

Salary: $20 - $26/ hour 

Essential Responsibilities

The primary duty of the Heavy Duty Vehicle Mechanic is to diagnose, repair, rebuild, and overhaul transit buses and related equipment, according to manuals and factory specifications, using hand and power tools. The Heavy Duty Vehicle Mechanic must understand how parts of the bus or coach must perform. Employees in this classification perform skilled mechanical tasks in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.

Specific Responsibilities

Read job orders, observe, and listen to vehicles in operation to determine malfunction.
Assist with preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections.
Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair & replacement including brakes, suspensions, & drivetrains.
Apply lubrication, cooling, exhaust, and air or hydraulic systems to vehicles as needed.
Inspect, adjust, and replace vehicle equipment, assemblies, sub-assemblies, HVAC systems, air ride systems, steering systems, and brake systems.
Enter work order data onto computer systems.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Valid driver's license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed - We train!
Minimum of 4 years of mechanical experience substituting 1 year of related technical training for a year of experience.
Ability to bring in personal tools.
Understand and carry out oral and written Instructions.
Experience with Detroit Diesel 6v92 & 50 series is a plus
Diagnostic experience is a plus

Must be able to:

Carry, pull, and push up to 50 pounds of dead weight
Climb up and down a ladder
Sit, stand, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, and/or crawl
Twist or turn in confined spaces

Employee Perks

M-F 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, full-time schedule, consistent and year-round work
Career advancement opportunities
Paid holidays & vacation
Huge Annual Family-Friendly X-Mas Party!
The company offers benefits and retirement plan options
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