Capital District Transportation Authority- Lead Technician (Minimum $90,000/year) (Albany, NY)

Are you motivated, dependable, and searching for a company with stability and career growth? If so, CDTA could be your employer! We have a state-of-the-art garage where innovation meets excellence. Our facility boasts cutting-edge, in-ground lifts tailored specifically for buses, ensuring efficient maintenance and repair services.

We seek a dynamic and skilled Vehicle Repair Technician to join our team! In this role, you will diagnose malfunctions and perform vital repairs on various vehicle systems, including steering, electrical, HVAC, braking systems, drivetrains, suspensions, diesel engines, and transmission components. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring our fleet operates smoothly and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnose issues in diesel engines and automatic transmissions
Maintain and repair electric vehicles (EVs) while utilizing High-Voltage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure safety.
Must own a basic mechanic’s tool set. CDTA will supply diagnostic and specialized tools necessary for daily operations and provide a generous tool allowance.
The Lead Technician is crucial for ensuring the reliability of our fleet and completing repairs efficiently. You are expected to achieve ASE Master Technician Transit Bus certification within 12 months of employment and to maintain this certification throughout your tenure. The position offers a consistent day shift from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
Five years of fleet experience in a Diesel Shop with Heavy/Medium duty fleets preferred or at least five years of Auto/Truck mechanical repair experience. Credit for vocational and apprenticeship will be accepted.
Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair (Preferred)
Before starting employment, the selected candidate must pass a technical aptitude and hands-on test to demonstrate their diagnostic and repair skills on heavy-duty buses or trucks
Three years of driving with a Class D (standard) driver’s license, clean and valid NYS driver’s license (no excessive speed violations, DWIs, DUIs, or DWAIs)
Class B CDL with passenger endorsement required (or expected within three months of hire)

Compensation
Minimum $90,000/year

*This is a Union environment in association with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1321

At CDTA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CDTA believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position

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* Do you have 2-3 years mechanic experience (bus and or truck preferred) and/or a two-year technical degree in mechanics? * Do you have a High School Diploma/GED? * Do you have at least 2 years of driving experience with a Class D License? * Do you have a clean driving record with no major moving violations? * Please provide your license number * Have you ever been convicted of or pled no contest to a felony or a serious misdemeanor? (In California, misdemeanor convictions for marijuana-related offenses that are more than two years old need not be listed.) If yes, list dates and details (a conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment) * Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, when and for what offense? (You may omit convictions that have been sealed, expunged, or legally erased.) (You will not be automatically denied employment on the grounds of a criminal conviction. Each case will be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.) * Do you have a family member(s), relative(s), significant other or member of your household working for CDTA? If yes, please provide their name. * Have you previously been employed with CDTA? If yes, please provide dates. * If you are hired can you present proof of your legal right to work in the United States? * Do you now, or will you in the future, require our sponsorship for employment-based visa status?