Job Description

Join an established team as a Lead Diesel Mechanic in Albany, NY, where your expertise will keep our fleet running efficiently and reliably. Work in a state-of-the-art garage equipped with cutting-edge, in-ground lifts designed for buses, ensuring optimal maintenance and repair services. If you have a passion for diagnostics, repairs, and leadership, we encourage you to apply!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair issues in diesel engines, automatic transmissions, and other vehicle systems, including steering, braking, drivetrains, suspensions, and HVAC.
• Maintain and repair electric vehicles (EVs), utilizing High-Voltage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure safety.
• Own and utilize a basic mechanic’s tool set (diagnostic and specialized tools provided by CDTA, along with a generous tool allowance).
• Ensure fleet reliability through efficient and high-quality repairs.
• Obtain ASE Master Technician Transit Bus certification within 12 months of employment and maintain certification throughout your tenure.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Five years of experience in a diesel shop working with heavy/medium-duty fleets or equivalent auto/truck mechanical repair experience (vocational and apprenticeship credits accepted).
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
• Must pass a technical aptitude and hands-on test to demonstrate diagnostic and repair skills on heavy-duty buses or trucks before employment begins.
• Class D (standard) driver’s license with three years of driving experience and a clean, valid NYS driving record (no excessive speed violations, DWIs, DUIs, or DWAIs).
• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement required within three months of hire.

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