About the role
Sioux Area Metro (SAM) is South Dakota’s largest transportation provider. Our mission is to have a positive social and economic impact on the community by providing a safe and reliable transportation option for all who live, work, or play in Sioux Falls. As a Diesel Mechanic at SAM by Via, you will perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on buses, automotive equipment, and shop equipment. We provide excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401K matching, Tools allowance, holiday pay, paid time off, and CDL sponsorship!
What You’ll Do:
- Direct highly varied and complex operations related to vehicle and equipment service
- Repair and/or replace any subsystem associated with heavy, medium, and/or light duty SAM coaches and automotive equipment
- Work with other maintenance workers, drivers, and transportation supervisors
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
Who You Are:
- Possess knowledge of the design, adjustment, operation, maintenance, and repair of systems and subsystems of SAM coaches and related shop equipment
- Able to work on their feet eight hours per day, lift 100 pounds, and carry parts, equipment, and supplies
- Possess excellent manual dexterity
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, including trade or vocational school. Additional training at manufacturer’s schools, courses, or seminars is a plus.
- Hold a valid SD driver’s license
- Able to obtain a CDL permit
- Able to pass a pre-employment physical
- Pass a drug screening and background check: no felonies, clean MVR, no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions, and no more than 2 speeding tickets
Mechanic class (AA, A, B, and C) will be assessed during the interview process. Compensation And Benefits
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Salary Range: up to $37 per hour, depending on experience.
- Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, 401K with up to 6% company match, holiday pay, vacation, tool allowance, and bonus days
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
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