Diesel Mechanic
Job Description
Join a growing team as a Diesel Mechanic in the Portland, OR Metro Area and earn a $7,500 hiring bonus! This full-time union role offers excellent pay starting at $43.83/hour, outstanding benefits, and career stability. Apply today!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform repairs and maintenance on a 696-bus fleet, including engine and transmission rebuilds.
- Diagnose and repair diesel power systems, electrical components, and braking systems.
- Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure safety and reliability.
- Maintain detailed service records and follow safety protocols.
Requirements:
- Required:
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. and 18 months of Diesel Technology training.
- Two (2) years of heavy-duty diesel mechanic experience within the last five (5) years.
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and no airbrake restrictions.
- Ability to pass a qualifying written and hands-on mechanical test.
- Preferred:
- Transit agency or trucking fleet experience.
- Three (3) years of journey-level mechanical work in transit, bus, coach, or medium-duty truck maintenance within the last five (5) years (in lieu of formal training).
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Shifts
- Most new mechanics will begin doing PM work via 2nd or 3rd shift: 10:30pm to 6:30am
- 4×10 shift scheduled is also available for certain shifts/locations.
- As a proud union shop, as your seniority grows, more shift options will become available.
Compensation
- $43.83/hour (Union, Non-Exempt, Full-Time) with a $7,500 hiring bonus.
- Benefits:
- Low to no-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick leave, plus time-and-a-half holiday pay.
- 9% employer contribution to a 401a retirement plan and deferred compensation options.
- Up to $5,250 yearly tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
- $150 monthly childcare subsidy.
- Free transit passes for employees and their families.
- Access to an on-site fitness center and an employee assistance program.
- Hundreds of online job development courses for career growth.
Company Description
TriMet is Portland, OR's public transit service with over 3,600 active employees Our team does it all, from driving to fixing to planning, creating and communicating. We're a complex organization on the forefront of innovation in our industry.
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