Vehicle Technician Job Opening in Pittsfield, MA

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Salary:  $22-26/hour depending on experience

Schedule: Second Shift, Tues – Fri (3p – 11p) and Sat (1p-9p)

TEC is recruiting for two (2) Vehicle Technicians for a local transportation company. 

Position Summary

A Vehicle Technician’s primary responsibilities are to provide for the safe and efficient operation of transportation services through proper and required maintenance of the vehicles. 

All applicants must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) with a Passenger “P” Endorsement and without an Air-Brake Restriction. Applicants with a Class A CDL, but who lack the necessary Passenger Endorsement must be in possession of a Massachusetts CDL Passenger “P” Endorsement Permit.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.

Essential Functions

• Aid the Director of Maintenance in the completion of all daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled vehicle and buildings/grounds repairs and inspections.
• Ensure vehicles operate in a safe, comfortable condition by performing highest quality maintenance repairs on all aspects of vehicle systems.
• Perform thorough and complete quality preventive maintenance inspections on all vehicles and equipment assigned to the property.
• Diagnose and repairs to mechanical, electrical, computer, HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, transmissions, and gas/diesel engines, with supervision and help as needed.
• Complete on-road calls, on-the-road repairs, and road tests as needed.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, and computer input tasks.
• Maintain Company tools and equipment in a clean and working order.
• Work well with all other departments, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a safe manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to comprehend maintenance manuals, parts books, and electrical diagrams.
• Report all discrepancies to include paperwork, inventory, computer input, safety, etc., to the on-duty supervisor so that corrective actions can be made immediately.
• Show initiative and desire for improvement and advancement.

Non-Essential Functions

• Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department supervisor and/or Assistant General Manager.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisors, Director of Maintenance, Assistant General Manager, or General Manager, as required.

Position Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have a high school diploma, or graduate equivalency degree (GED); 
• Have documented training from mechanical trade school in the areas of gasoline engine and diesel engine vehicle repair;
• Have a documented training in the areas of automotive and heavy-duty truck repair to include HVAC, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Have general and working knowledge of modern office computer systems, such as the Microsoft Office products.
• Have reliable transportation both to and from work.
• Meet the minimum Federal Motor Carrier Regulations for age and physical condition.
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Pass a pre-employment DOT physical. 
• Have working knowledge of basic math, map reading, diagram reading, and time telling. 
• Be able to multitask while working with others efficiently. 
• Complete accurate, legible, and factual written reports.
• Possess a Valid CDL, with a Passenger Endorsement, and without an Air Brakes Restriction.
• Be able to obtain a valid Bus Operators License issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), this will be sponsored by the Company if an offer is extended.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able sit for durations of up to two continuous hours, as well as stand, kneel, and crouch as needed.
• Have a minimum of (1) year of maintenance experience. 
• Have experience working in a vehicle repair and maintenance facility.
• Preferably have at least two (2) years of buildings and grounds maintenance experience, but not required.

Licensing

• Qualified applicants must possess a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements. If an applicant does not have a CDL license, they must first obtain a Massachusetts CDL Class B Permit with the required endorsements. If a job offer is extended, the organization will then provide paid CDL Class B public transit bus operator training to the applicant. 
• Qualified applicants must possess a Massachusetts 2A-1C Hoisters License, but if the applicant does not have such license, then the Company will provide paid training. 
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to be insured under the organization’s insurance policy for duration of employment.