Mechanic
Salary: $36.92 - $40.70 Hourly
Summary
Diagnose and repair mechanical defects in diesel and gasoline powered buses and vehicles, including engines, transmissions, electrical, hydraulic, and heating/air conditioning systems. The Vehicle Maintenance department has several shifts on weekdays and Saturdays.
Essential Duties
- Diagnoses and dismantles engines, transmissions, airbrakes and alternators to determine need for overhauling.
- Overhaul and align wheels and air brakes
- Repair pumps, lights, steering gears and other parts.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age by the time of hire
- Obtain and maintain a Class B WA State CDL & passenger endorsement – air brake restriction removed within 120 days of hire.
- Work a varied schedule including weekends, holidays and any shift.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.
- Must possess a valid WA State Driver’s license and have excellent driving record.
- High-school graduation and Four years of experience as a diesel or automotive mechanic or two years of experience as a diesel or automotive mechanic AND have completed training from a recognized diesel or automotive program.
Supplemental Information
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental and Vision for employee and dependents, short-term disability and life insurance. Kitsap Transit also participates in the WA State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan (PERS) and a generous general leave accrual and 11 holidays. ASE Certification Pay – Additional $0.25 per hour, for each individual certificate – Up to a maximum of two dollars ($2.00) per hour.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Only on-line applications will be accepted and must include a completed application with job history listed and supplemental questions. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
Selection Process - Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position as well as an interview.
Kitsap Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Please contact Marianne Rajan, Human Resources Manager at (360) 478-5852 if you have any questions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the hiring process, contact jobapplada@kitsaptransit.com or 360-479-4348 (TDD).
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