University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1 month ago
Motor Equipment Mechanic II (Heavy Bus Transit)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access and fuel innovation. The Motor Equipment Mechanic II (Heavy Bus Transit) is responsible for the inspection, diagnostics, and repair of transit buses and bus systems, ensuring compliance with federal safety and emissions regulations.
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Responsibilities
Performs diagnostics for transit coaches, school buses, vans, and a variety of other vehicles. Specific systems diagnostics include brakes, wheelchair lifts, engine and transmissions, climate control, and door systems
Performs preventive maintenance inspections per Federal Transit Administration guidelines on a regular basis; ensures all regulatory safety standards are met; and updates preventive maintenance database as needed
Repairs, rebuilds, and troubleshoots diesel, electric, electric hybrid, and gasoline powered buses by inspecting and testing systems through standard and advanced manufacturers’ procedures in order to render vehicles safe and legal for operating purposes
Maintains wheelchair ramps/lifts per federal preventive maintenance requirements
Completes annual EH&S Hazmat OWL certifications per University policy
Answers road/trouble calls as assigned by supervisor at all hours and makes repairs on the road or at the garage. If unrepairable, makes arrangements for proper towing of vehicle
Always Complies with Federal Transit Administration CFR 49 drug and alcohol testing requirements while on duty
Maintains a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (ME Certificate) and remains self-certified through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles throughout employment
Operates motor vehicles for transportation and testing purposes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy transit vehicles, or experience in a related mechanical field. Substitutions: a certificate or diploma from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at the high school level or above, with a major in automotive shop practice or heavy transit bus shop may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience
Must be medically qualified by successfully obtaining and maintaining a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (ME Certificate)
Demonstrated knowledge of autobody repair, painting, and refinishing
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques for the repair of large diesel and gasoline engines, as well as heavy-duty systems including automatic transmissions, drive trains, brake systems, steering, air conditioning, air suspensions, and electrical systems
Ability to follow moderately complex oral and written instructions
Must have working knowledge of computers, computer aided diagnostic analyzers and scopes, and fleet software applications
Must be capable of reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and schematics
Knowledge of the use and storage of hazardous materials
Must pass a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) 5 pre-employment drug screen as required by the Federal Transit Administration per Federal CFR 49
Required within twelve (12) months of hire date: Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with passenger endorsement. Must be able to be certified in brakes and refrigeration per Federal Regulations
Both Passenger Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle Massachusetts State Inspection Licenses
ASE H3-H5 certification or OEM equivalent and NFPA 70E Electrical high voltage safety (incumbent will have twelve (12) months to obtain)
Preferred
2B or 1C Hoisting License
Knowledge of transit, school bus, and van components and systems
Knowledge of applicable heavy-duty testing, analyzing, special tools, and repair machinery
Knowledge of basic transit operations such as bus & route assignment, prioritizing of service and preventative maintenance
Working knowledge of fleet software, multiple software diagnostic systems, electric and hybrid powertrains
Benefits
Variable tuition reimbursement to incumbents and their families.
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
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