Sr Tech Spec - Publication & Maintenance Advocate

Sr Tech Spec - Publication & Maintenance Advocate

Bus Maintenance

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs inspections, procedural training, and necessary technical / administrative functions.
• Travels to bus garage locations, investigates field problems, and follows up with necessary corrective measures.
• Maintains computer database on bus fleet and assists department with general database projects.
• Approves invoices for receipt and payment, updates progress reports, coordinates, and attends meetings.
• Prepares and maintains monthly reports for ongoing tests and other projects.
• Assists with the development of MSOP's, parts advisories, bulletins, campaigns, and issues same. Reviews vendor service bulletins
• Tests new service parts, materials, and maintenance practices. Creates test plans. Establishes installation instructions for Bus Garages. Tracks and reports on prototype parts installations. Issues final reports with recommendations
• Works with ancillary departments in the onboarding new bus fleets into revenue service
• Assists the Warranty Manager with field visits to ensure all repairs at the locations are up to the standards of NJT and that of the OEM.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field from a US Department of Education accredited college or university and two years of vehicle maintenance experience
• Completion of an ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) technical training program in Automotive, Diesel, or Heavy-Duty Vehicle Repair and Maintenance and two years of additional applied experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor' s Degree.
• Experience with technical writing, managing multiple projects, and computer skills such as ASI, VMIS and Microsoft Office applications desired.
• One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

Preferred

Experience supporting executive level management.

Knowledge of NJ TRANSIT policies and procedures

Knowledge and Skills:

REQUIRED

• Must be well versed in Technical Writing, Computer Skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Mechanical experience in all aspects of bus and bus related areas.

PREFERRED

• Computer skills such as Oracle and VMIS applications desired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Working Environment:

• Must possess or can obtain a valid Class D Driver's license within the first 90 days of employment.
• Office
• Outside at times
• On-site at various locations at times

Physical Demands Other Conditions

• Able to sit, stand, bend, kneel for long periods of time.
• Able to lift 50 pounds. Shop conditions are often loud and dirty, PPE must be worn, and all safety protocols followed.
• At times it is necessary to work outside regardless of weather conditions to endure timely return to service of equipment.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary, TOP NOTCH benefit packages and MUCH MORE:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(a), 401(b), 401(k) Retirement Plans - up to 9% employer contribution
• Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Ability Assist Counseling Services

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Details

City: Newark
State: NJ