Facility Technician (Diesel Mechanic)

Company: Keolis Transit America, Inc.
Location: Reno
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

KEOLIS IS SEEKING A FACILITY TECHNICIAN IN OUR RENO, NV LOCATION! COME GROW YOUR CAREER WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER! HOURLY RATE: $20.58 Primary Purpose: The primary function of the Facility Technician will be to perform facility inspection and preventive maintenance on heavy duty and small repair equipment within a commercial vehicle repair garage, ensure safety of all shop equipment, perform wear repair on various shop tools and all related activities. Position Details:

• Perform facility inspections and preventive maintenance (PM) on repair garage equipment such as, bus lifts, bus washers, paint booth, high pressure washer/steam rack equipment and fuel dispensing equipment.
  • Perform PM on small equipment such as drill press, hydraulic press, in-shop vacuum systems.
  • Ensure all shop safety equipment is maintained and functioning properly.
  • Make repairs to normal wear items such as hoses, steamer wands and fueling nozzles. Essential Knowledge and Skills:
    • 5 years------ experience in industrial/commercial equipment maintenance and repair required.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills required
    • Sound understanding and knowledge of OSHA regulations required
    • High School Diploma or GED ----- Nevada class C driver license
      • Have the ability to work evenings or weekends (on call) in the case of an emergency
      • Must be able to work outside in extreme, hot and/or cold, weather conditions.
      • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally work may be accomplished outdoors in extreme weather condition (hot and/or cold); Regularly performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, hands, and legs and moving the whole body, such as walking, standing, lifting, climbing, bending and handling materials; is frequently exposed to loud noise, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop; May walk and/or stand for over 6 hours per day; Works with personal computer (PC), laptop; May use electronic hand-held device (cell phone, two way-radio); works around heavy machinery. KEOLIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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