Diesel Mechanic (Transit Fleet) at TOMPKINS CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT INC

Ithaca, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

30.16

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diesel Engine Repair, Preventative Maintenance, Electrical Diagnostics, Mechanical Diagnostics, Airbrake Diagnosis, Cummins Engines, Allison Transmissions, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Computer Proficiency, Safety Commitment, Tool Operation, Routine Repairs, Heavy-Duty Experience, Automotive Experience, Reading Instructions

Industry

Ground Passenger Transportation

Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Headquarters - Ithaca, NY 14850Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $30.16 - $30.16 HourlyTCAT is currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to qualified Diesel Mechanics. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License by receiving paid training from our highly-skilled internal team of FMCSA Training Providers. As a Diesel Mechanic at TCAT, you will be part of a cohesive, unionized shop team with robust administrative support. Your skills and experience in preventative maintenance, routine repairs, and electrical/mechanical diagnostics are vital to keeping our fleet compliant, efficient, and road-ready. Major repair work could include engine overhauls or replacements, automatic transmissions, drive line, differential, air brakes, body modifications, etc. Schedule: Shop operates Monday-Friday, around the clock. Shift scheduling is determined by a seniority-based bidding process three times each year and new hires can expect to start on third shift. Work location is TCAT Headquarters on Willow Ave with occasional local road calls. 1st Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm 2nd Shift: 2:00pm – 10:30pm 3rd Shift: 10:00pm – 6:30am Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three (3) years’ experience repairing diesel engines in a transit environment; however, previous heavy-duty or automotive experience and relevant certifications will be considered! Experience in airbrake diagnosis and repair, Cummins engines and Allison transmissions are a plus. A commitment to safety, strong communication skills, the ability to read and follow written instructions, the ability to work with a team as well as independently, and proficiency with computers and sensor tools is a must. The successful candidate must provide their own tools. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds Work requires the ability to reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch and climb ladders on a regular basis in the performance of mechanical work Required to use hands, fingers and arms to reach, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls Stands and walks for long periods of time in the performance of duties Ability to receive directions and interact with coworkers Specific vision abilities required to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus Why join TCAT?TCAT’s mechanics are central to ensuring the safety of our drivers, passengers, and the community at large. To support our safety-first culture, you will receive regular training opportunities that will enable you to build on your current skills and stay at the forefront of new technologies, concepts and developments in the world of diesel and electric vehicle repair and maintenance. Compensation Package: $30.16 per hour (top rate $37 after 3 years) $2.00 per hour differential for shifts ending after 10 pm $5,000 sign-on bonus paid out in quarterly installments Quarterly Tool Allowance, Annual Shoe Allowance, Broken Tool Replacement Pay bonuses/premiums for weekly overtime, referrals, safety, perfect attendance, and training new hires! Benefits Health Insurance: Excellus BCBS with significant employer contribution Individual, partner, and family plans available! Medical FSA & HSA options Vision Insurance (employer-paid premiums, individual and family plans) Dental Insurance (employer-paid premiums, individual and family plans) Life/AD&D insurance (employer-paid) Voluntary Employee, Spousal & Child Life insurance Group Short & Long Term Disability insurance (employer-paid) Employee & Childcare Assistance Programs 401(k) retirement plan (voluntary employee contributions, 10% employer contribution after 2 years) Paid Time Off 10 Vacation days, increases to 15 after 5 years 7 Paid Holidays 5 Floating Holidays (unused FH time is paid out annually) Sick Leave accrue up to 95 hrs per year Family Health Care Leave up to 80 hrs per year Personal Leave up to 24 hrs per year Perfect Attendance Leave (or payable as a bonus) Union Business Leave Volunteer Firefighter Leave Military Leave Bereavement Leave Jury Duty Leave Additional leave options for Military Service, Public Office, and Foreign Travel

Responsibilities

As a Diesel Mechanic, you will perform preventative maintenance, routine repairs, and major repairs on the transit fleet. You will work as part of a unionized team to ensure the fleet remains compliant and road-ready.