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Use materials and equipment necessary in the repair and maintenance of buses and other motorized vehicles.\n2. Follow and give verbal and written instructions and directions.\n3. Work cooperatively with others.\n4. Perform heavy manual labor.\n5. Read, interpret, understand, and apply technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, specifications, and parts catalog.\n6. Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the assigned programs and functions.\n7. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.\n8. Work independently with minimal supervision.\n9. Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.\n10. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.\n11. Perform responsible and minor mechanical repair work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.\n12. Ability to work with diesel and gas engines.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS\nEnvironment\nIndoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times.\nSubject to regular exposure to fumes, dust and odor, vehicle exhaust, dirt, oil, grease, and noise from equipment operation.\nWork around and with machinery and motorized equipment.\nWork in a shop.\nChanging priorities and interruptions.\nPhysical Demands\nSitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.\nLifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds.\nManipulate hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.\nReach overhead, the shoulder and horizontally to reach and place materials and equipment in certain areas.\nOccasional bending, kneeling, crouching, turning and twisting.\nOccasional carrying, pushing, or pulling boxes and engines.\nCrawling under vehicles.\nClarity of vision at varying distances to observe diagnostic instruments, manuals, and other printed information.\nVerbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.\nPerform physically demanding work.\nMay require driving a vehicle to conduct work.\nHazards\nWorking with tools, and powered machinery.\nJob Type: Full-time\nSalary: Starting $25.00 per hour (negotiable based on experience)\nExpected hours: 40 per week\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nFlexible schedule\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nVision insurance\nBeacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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