Join River Valley Transit: Make a Difference in Middlesex County!
Are you looking for a career where your daily work genuinelyimproves your neighbors' livesand strengthens your community?
Estuary Transit District, operating asRiver Valley Transit, is the vital link connecting Middlesex County residents. We provide nearly400,000 essential trips annually, ensuring access to jobs, crucial medical appointments, education, and shopping. When you join our team, you're not just taking a jobyou're becoming a key player in community connectivity and a champion for residents.
Why Choose River Valley Transit?
Our employees are proud to know they are making a difference every single day. We are committed to recognizing that contribution by offering acompetitive compensation packageandunparalleled stability.
Your Outstanding Benefit Package
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. In addition tocompetitive pay, our benefit package stands out:
- Exceptional Health Coverage:Access thesame comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefitsoffered to CT state employees.
- Secure Your Future:Enjoy anEmployer-Paid Retirement Plana significant advantage that secures your financial future without requiring employee contributions.
- Peace of Mind:Employer-Funded Life Insuranceis provided for all staff.
- Time to Recharge:Benefit from aGenerous Paid Time Off Policythat recognizes the importance of work-life balance.
Ready to make a Tangible Difference? Apply today and start driving your career forward!
Position Overview:
Under supervision of the Maintenance Director and guidance from Technician As, the position of the Technician B is to maintain and repair vehicles. The Technician B is responsible for repairing and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical issues striving toward maximum reliability and functionality for both the Middletown and Centerbrook RVT locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Follows all safety policies and procedures
- Understands and follows OSHA requirements for safety and environmental compliance
- Performs regular corrective and preventative maintenance on all RVT vehicles according to district standards
- Diagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under guidance from Technician As and the Maintenance Director
- Removes, cleans, repairs, reinstalls, and adjusts vehicle components (Engine Emission Components, Driveline Components, Electrical/Electronic Components, Brakes/Suspension/Steering/Exhaust, Cab/Chassis, Hydraulics, HVAC).
- Assists Technician As with diagnostics, repair and maintenance of both S cam and Disc air brakes
- Moves vehicles safely between job and work area, performs road tests and transports vehicles as needed
- Safely operates welders, vehicle lifts, power and hand-held tools and various types of shop equipment
- Maintains documentation as directed by Maintenance Director
- Performs road calls and emergency services as necessary
- Communicates professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors.
- Actively participates in safety or educational training as required.
- Other duties as assigned
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to physically and visually inspect equipment and vehicles
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, frequently exposed to extreme heat and cold
- Frequently exposed to overhead reaching, pushing/ pulling and gripping tools
- May be required to stoop, bend, kneel or climb
- Occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 125 lbs.
- Frequently uses hands/fingers to manipulate parts and equipment by utilizing operating tools such as wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, and other tools to successfully perform essential job-related tasks on a daily basis
- Occasionally operates and maintains a sit down forklift, scissor lift and snow removal equipment
- Frequently exposed to fumes, odors, hazardous materials, dirt and dust
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year of heavy diesel maintenance required; transit bus maintenance experience preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain a required Commercial Driver’s License
- Must pass USDOT physical and drug screen
- Relevant ASE Certifications preferred
