Technician I, Overhaul Shop

Company Information: Regional Transit Service (RTS) is a regional transit authority established by New York State with more than 1,000 employees who proudly serve customers and business partners in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Recognized as one of the best-run transit systems in the nation, RTS partners with the community it serves to provide vital, safe, and sustainable transportation services to nearly 8 million people each year. We carry out our mission by connecting our customers to jobs, school, healthcare, shopping, and recreational activities every day. Why you should join the RTS Team! Consistent weekly pay: productivity is measured on quality not flat rate. Career Longevity and opportunities for growth Work/life balance. Work to live, not live to work. Job security. Public Transportation is a long-term solution to climate change policy. Cutting-edge internal technical training department. We support you. Vehicles contain the latest technology. We provide the tools and equipment to help you succeed. Collaborative and positive work environment with a culture that promotes your success. We focus on making you the best version of yourself! Other great benefits include: Excellent HealthBenefits Medical, Dental, Vision Top compensation and pension plan Work boot tool allowance On-site 24/7Fitness and Wellness Center and Well-Being Program Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Health Advocacy, Financial Legal Consultation, Health Coaching, Virtual Concierge, Discounts) Culture Inclusion Council JOB SUMMARY:This position will diagnose and perform all major repairs to mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems on our fleet equipment. COMPENSATION:Starting rate is $28.18per hour. You will reach the top rate within 3 years (current top rate for 2025is $40.27) This is a Union environment in association with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 282. AVAILABLE SHIFT: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PMMonday throughFriday (Saturday and Sunday off). DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have basic computer skills to be able to access and complete work orders in AssetWorks as assigned. Must be able to do electric welding and operate oxygen/acetylene cutting torch, and show ability to operate a cutting torch safely. Must be able to perform major bus overhauling, troubleshoot, repair, as well as overhaul mechanical, pneumatic systems, and electrical systems as needed. Must be able to troubleshoot, repair transmissions. Must be able to operate the brake lathe, metal lathe, drill press, and other shop machinery to refurbish brake drums, rotors, shoes, wheel hubs, remove install brake linings, refurbish radius rods, and other rebuildable components as required. Must be able to operate the FSX machine to clean DPFs. May be assigned DPF-PMs as required. Must be able to rebuild EMP alternators as assigned. Must complete all competency evaluations with a qualifying score. Must complete all work assigned in a safe, efficient, and thorough manner. Must have a NYS Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspectors License or meet the requirements of Federal Regulation 49 CFR 396.19, 396.25. Must successfully complete fork trucktraining and show ability to operate a fork truck safely. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risks. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of two (2) years of attendance at an accredited diesel mechanics school. May also include completion of a certified course of study in areas such as Auto Repair, Hydraulics, Diesel Engine Repairs, Battery Electric Vehicle Repairs, Electrical Systems Repair, or Welding. OR Equivalent work experience (verifiable by employment records) may be substituted for education, at the rate of two years of work experience for one year of education. Other Requirements: Must have a complete set of tools to perform all jobs assigned. Must obtain a New York State CDL Class Bpermitwith passenger and air brake endorsement prior to start date.Must be able to obtain and maintain a New York State CDL Class B license with passenger and air brake endorsement within 90 days of date of hire. Must possess a New York State CDL Class A permit with towing endorsement for vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating over 26,000 lbs. (can obtain at a later date).Must be able to obtain and maintain a New York State CDL Class A license with towing endorsement for vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating over 26,000 lbs. within 90 days of date of hire. Will be required to pass a post-offer physical. English proficiency is required due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position. To ensure the safety of employees, customers, and the general public, an employee holding this position must be able to read, speak and understand the English language. This proficiency is an essential requirement of this job due to the need to effectively communicate and collaborate with English-speaking co-workers and supervisors regarding work and safety-related matters and tasks. In addition, an employee in this role must be able to read and comprehend materials written in English, such as, but not limited to, specifications, manuals, and other job-related documents. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees in accordance with state and federal law. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements. Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTAwill make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Pursuant to Federal Transit Administration regulations, all applicants for employment in safety-sensitive positions must be given a pre-employment drug test. An applicant may not be assigned safety-sensitive functions unless the individual has a verified negative test result.RTS is required by law to test for various substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, PCP and marijuana metabolites. Please be advised that marijuana stays in the system for an extended period of time, sometimes more than 30 days, and can cause a positive test result long after use.