Chicago South - Mechanics - Maintenance Tech I

at  WeDriveU

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS

WeDriveU is the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S serving millions of passenger journeys a year. The company’s 4,000+ team members operate 2,300 vehicles across 46 U.S. locations, providing safe, reliable and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1B bus and rail passengers on four continents. Visit www.wedriveu.com.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified technician must possess a 310T or 310S
• Minimum 3 years of fleet maintenance of heavy fleet shop maintaining repair and engine rebuilds on Diesel truck or bus technical experience
• Hands on experience of diesel and or gasoline engines within a fast paced large fleet bus, charter or trucking environment
• Must be experienced with computerized diagnostics
• General shop computer knowledge, purchasing, and budget management experience
• Excellent computer skills, Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills are a plus

• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements. Test-drives vehicles to ensure repair resolved the problem
• Arranges for and obtains appropriate inspections and approval of all major repairs before vehicle is released from maintenance facility
• Maintains a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring work area is in compliance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements
• Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Technicians with a higher qualification level
• Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate form
• Advises Lead Technician of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse
• Performs road calls and on the road repairs as assigned