Bus Mechanic

SUMMARY:

The Bus Mechanic will maintain all Coeur d'Alene Casino and Citylink Transit vehicles to ensure optimal operating condition while adhering to FTA and Casino regulations for proper service and maintenance of the vehicles.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Conduct fuel and electrical diagnostics with limited supervision.
• Perform limited major engine and transmission maintenance and repairs.
• At the end of each shift accurately complete a written record of work performed.
• Chang oil and filters, install anti-freeze, rotate and replace tires, inspect and repair brakes, lubricate chassis, wheel bearings and other assemblies required.
• Perform all required preventative maintenance and regular FTA bus safety inspections.
• Maintain heating and air conditioning systems.
• Perform road check on vehicles to certify the accuracy of repairs.
• Coordinate with manager to determine priority levels and to ensure that an adequate number of operational vehicles are available for Casino and Citylink use.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies needed to complete vehicle services.
• Submit part orders on a timely basis and recommend buses that need to be sent out for repairs.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Must have or obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement within six months of hire.
• Must have a current DOT physical card.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years automotive or truck mechanics related work experience or a combination of work experience and education required with preference given for diesel experience.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must have own tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Basic problem solving skills required.
• Ability to follow directions required.

Physical Demands: 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.

This job is classified as a very heavy strength category position. A person in this position will exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work in confined areas; perform repetitious activities; stand; twist; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally push, pull, twist, walk, and reach above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

The Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel practices Indian Preference and gives preference to Coeur d'Alene Tribal Members, Spouses and/or children of CDA Tribal Members, and Other Enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribes and then all other applicants.