Diesel Mechanic

DIESEL MECHANIC - DOUBLE DECKER TOUR BUSES

New Orleans, LA

Description

Mechanics service the fleet of Gillig & Ayat Double-Decker buses to ensure safe and reliable transportation for sightseeing customers on our Hop-On Hop-Off City Tours. Diesel Mechanics apply their knowledge of maintenance and repairs, and dedicate their skills to improving Fleet Performance, ensuring smooth operations for our staff and customers.

CITY SIGHTSEEING IS IN THE E N T E R T A I N M E N T BUSINESS & FLEET PERFORMANCE DRIVES COMPANY PERFORMANCE!

The iconic Red double-decker open-top bus is THE MOST unique and visible aspect of City Sightseeing New Orleans (CSS) market presence and tour experience. Fleet Performance is key to Company Performance, so a team of smart and dedicated mechanics maintain the buses in top shape from our downtown Depot while meeting local/Federal regulations.

Fleet includes Gillig Buses or Ayat buses with Detroit DT530E, Cummins ISC, or International Engines & Allison Transmissions.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Qualifications: Mechanic must have have a drivers' license (to operate the service truck) and 5 years experience working in maintenance of diesel engines (preferably buses) and be able to perform each essential duty as listed below:

Safety and Security

• Follow and abide company's Safety Management System at all times.
• Monitor depot activities to identify and correct any safety hazards.

Fleet Maintenance & Repair

• Perform daily vehicle inspections as per company Preventative Maintenance System.
• Perform scheduled vehicles inspections as per company Preventative Maintenance System.
• Conduct mechanical, electrical and audio vehicle repairs; including road assistance.
• Assess issues or concerns and communicate repair plan to Operational Manager
• Repair or Replace parts such as tires, batteries, mirrors, and any other part.
• Reference Diagnostics and/or Vehicle manuals as needed.
• Clear OBDVIRs upon repairing issues reported by Bus Operators.
• Follow Operations Manager daily work plan.

Depot Activities

• Maintain organized and clean work area.
• Secure company's vehicle, equipment and tools during and after every usage.
• Properly utilize company tools and equipment and lifts to complete repairs.
• Control access to work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

Skills and Knowledge

• Vocational/Technical or certification on diesel mechanics.
• Experience in diesel mechanics. Experience as auto electrician and electronics is a plus.
• Read, interpret and apply technical manuals, schematics, diagrams and parts catalog.
• Experience on parts identification from manuals, requisition, tracking and stocking.
• Experience in using materials and equipment in the repair/maintenance of buses and other vehicles.
• Experience in using and interpreting On-Board Diagnostics.
• Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures.
• Valid drivers license required. CDL license is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, climbing, sitting, using hands and fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, hearing, talking for extended periods.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
• Operating manual lifts, electronic lifts, carts and hoists.

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision Benefit Options
• Paid Vacation
• Growth Opportunities

Scheduling

• 7 Days a week Operation - Daytime Shifts ONLY
• Full Time Position