Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance·Updated on Nov 10·
Full-timeTurners Falls, Montague, MA, USA$23.88 - $28.09In-person
About the Job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required.
A current Class B commercial driver's license with passenger and air-brakes endorsements, a current Department of Public Utilities credential, and related medical documentation are required at employment or within a specified period thereafter.
Vehicle maintenance experience is required.
The worker must be able to read and write and have mechanical knowledge and basic computer knowledge.
The worker must be able to meet the physical, medical, and mobility requirements for operating a commercial vehicle and assist passengers with disabilities, including pushing or pulling large wheelchairs.
The worker must be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, and 75 pounds infrequently; move heavy items; and bend, squat, and twist into confined spaces for inspections and repairs.
The worker must be available for evening and weekend hours as required and for snow removal when required.
The worker must be able to work independently or with a team and remain calm and work efficiently in stressful situations.
The worker must be comfortable working alone occasionally in a non-populated area at night.
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on the vehicle fleet as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
Work unsupervised for periods of time.
Perform Utility Worker duties as needed.
Provide general support to maintenance staff and act as backup for general building maintenance.
Respond to incidents and resolve them efficiently; be capable of rapid relocation to accident sites.
The Maintenance Manager determines the level of repairs to be made to vehicles and equipment.
Desired Qualifications
Customer service experience is strongly preferred.
Fleet and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance experience is preferred.
FRANKLIN TRANSIT MANAGEMENT, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION: General Maintenance Worker (GM Worker)
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
POSITION REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The General Maintenance Worker’s primary responsibilities are to generally support our maintenance staff. Perform preventative maintenance on existing fleet of vehicles, which include buses, vans, and other company vehicles. Act as a backup to assist in general building maintenance. Must have positive attitude, be responsible, be accountable and be able to work independently or with a team. Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL license.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below are representative of those performed by a General Maintenance Worker:
Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on fleet, as directed by the Maintenance Manger
This person will be expected to be able to work for periods of time unsupervised
Perform the duties of the Utility Worker as needed
The level of repairs made to the vehicles and equipment will be up to the discretion of the Maintenance Manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A high school diploma or GED is required.
Experience: A commitment to customer service experience is strongly preferred. Have a current CDL Class B license with passenger and air brakes endorsements, a current DPU, and related medical documentation is required at time of employment, or within a specified period thereafter. Vehicle maintenance experience is required. Fleet and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance experience is preferred.
Knowledge: Incumbent must be able to read and write and have good mechanical knowledge and basic computer knowledge.
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Interpersonal Skills: Must have good communication skills for positive interactions with other Company personnel and the general public. Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations and work efficiently to resolve incidents as they arise.
Work Environment: The work environment is primarily indoors with occasional exposure to outdoor weather, bus fumes, oils and grease, accident site and traffic hazards, and some hazardous materials. Incumbent must be comfortable with occasional work alone in a non-populated area at night.
Supervision: FTM Management, Inc.
Knowledge: Incumbent must be able to read and write, ability to use computer technology.
Physical Requirements: Incumbent must meet physical, medical, and mobility requirements for operation of a commercial vehicle. Must be able to physically assist passengers who are disabled to include pushing or pulling large wheelchairs. Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., and infrequent lifting up to 75 lbs. Incumbents must have a high degree of energy, be physically capable of rapid relocation to site of accidents, and must meet physical, medical, and mobility requirements for operation of a commercial vehicle. Must be able to lift and move heavy items and bend, squad, twist into confined spaces as necessary for inspections and repairs. Must be available to work evenings and weekend hours as required. Must be available for snow removal when required.
Interpersonal Skills: Must have excellent communication skills for positive interactions with other Company personnel, public agency personnel, vendors, and the general public. Must be capable of responding to employee inquiries, concerns, suggestions, and complaints.
Work Environment: The work environment is primarily indoors with frequent exposure to outdoor weather, bus fumes, oils and grease, accident site and traffic hazards, and some hazardous materials. Incumbent must be comfortable with occasional work alone in a non-populated area at night.
Supervision: This position is supervised by the Maintenance Manager, FTM, Inc.
Wages: Starting at $23.88 on a 6-month progression for 18 months to top rate of $28.09