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EQUIPMENT REPAIR BUS TECHNICIAN

Job Location:

EQS ASDB Phoenix Shop
2225 S. 22nd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Posting Details:

Salary: $45,820 - $55,820

Anticipated Salary: $50,820.01

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 11/12/2024

If you are a skilled and experienced mechanic with a passion for problem solving and diagnosing, and you want to be part of an elite team working on a variety of automotive and medium/heavy duty construction equipment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

This Equipment Repair Technician position offers a great opportunity for you to combine your journey level mechanical experience and your excellent diagnostic skills in maintaining the Class A, C and D buses for ASDB and Equipment Services. You’ll stay challenged with a diverse set of job duties and enjoy working in a fast-paced and supportive work environment.  CDL training and other resources will be provided by Equipment Services and ADOT. 

We offer weekends off with 13 days paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, employee assistance program, educational assistance, career stability and a culture that values opportunity for growth and professional development where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

This position is eligible to participate in the ASE Stipend Pay Program, employees can earn up to $14,400 a year with qualifying certifications. We reimburse 100% of the cost for passed tests and offer training assistance!

Uniforms provided to shop employees at no charge and are eligible to participate in the Safety-toe Shoe reimbursement program (100% of cost up to $250.00 every other calendar year)

Personal Tool Allowance of $1000.00 per calendar year and Personal Tool Insurance Coverage 100% for qualified losses on state premises

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Anticipated hiring salary is $24.4327 hourly ($50,820 annually) with a potential to earn up to $31.3557 hourly ($65,220 annually) when ASE Triple Master Certified Technician status is obtained.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing highly skilled diagnosis, inspections, maintenance, and repairs to Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) class A, C and D buses ensuring compliance with all safety requirements.

Job Duties:

Diagnose and repair Diesel and Gas powered internal combustion engine. Diagnose problems in A/C, electrical, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic systems on Class A,C and D buses.

Advises dispatch of vehicle availability and coordinates with vendors/manufacturers as needed.

Road test/operate equipment after repair/maintenance has been completed and maintain daily records. Requires a driver’s license/CDL.

Maintain shop truck and be ready to respond to road/service calls in a timely manner. Determines if a field repair can be made or make arrangements to have the vehicle brought back to the yard.

Perform miscellaneous activities: attend training classes and safety meetings, confer with supervisors, customers, manufacturers/parts personnel, etc., on work assignments, parts running, shop clean up and necessary paperwork.

This position requires flexibility with work hours and days/nights, weekends and holidays to accommodate emergency repair work and varied schedules.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
* Bus A/C systems, bus power/drive train system inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
* Electrical systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
* Electronic control systems inspection, diagnosis and repair procedures.
* Computerized diagnostic analyzer use procedures and practices.
* Hydraulic systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
* The operating principles of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines.
* Fleet maintenance shop safety principles and practices.
* Record keeping principles and practices.
* Understanding of DOT out of service criteria.

Skills in: