PTV Mechanic - Diesel Mechanic

Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,United States| Facilities Management| Full-time

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**PTV MECHANIC**

**Elliott-Lewis is seeking a PTV Mechanic.** **PTV is a Passenger Transportation Vehicle that specifically operates on runways of airports to transport passengers from planes to terminals. These PTVs are diesel vehicles. The PTV Mechanic will inspect, test, repair, and maintain these specialized airport vehicles.**

**About Company:**

Since 1905, Elliott-Lewis and its family of companies have a reputation of being a premier provider of Mechanical Services, Facilities Management, and Crane Rentals. Our Facilities Management department oversees building management for many well-known and reputable clients in Center City, Philadelphia. Our industry of Facilities Management could best be described as providing support to the functionality, safety, and sustainability of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and real estate of our client’s locations.

**Responsibilities**

+ Perform specified basic care and maintenance of these vehicles, including maintaining fluid levels, oil changes, cyclic parts replacement, and tire upkeep.

+ Inspect and diagnose problems on PTVs using both specialized software and also physical inspections.

+ Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other equipment.

+ For older vehicles, retrofit exhaust systems and replace motor components before they fail.

+ Test-drive these vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly and operate as expected.

+ Communicate with on site management team on the work performed and present status of these specialty vehicles.

+ When needed, assign specific work tasks to work group members to keep vehicles in good order.

**Required Skills**

+ Experience working on large diesel vehicles such as but not limited to buses, trucks, DOT (Department of Transportation) regulated vehicles, or military vehicles.

+ A minimum of three (3) years of industry experience.

+ Strong organizational, verbal, and written communications skills are required.

+ High school diploma or GED Equivalent

**Preferred Skills**

+ Certification from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE / ASE) greatly valued

+ Experience working with large buses desired but not required to apply.

**Physical Requirements**

+ Consistently Required: Walking, standing, bending, or twisting

+ Frequently Required: Bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling. Working with various chemicals

+ Occasionally Required: Working with arms raised over head. Max carries 75lbs. Push/pull 40-75lbs. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Working from or on ladders. Working at heights. Exposure to high sound levels. Operate motorized equipment.

**Compensation:**

+ Elliott-Lewis offers a robust compensation package including:

+ Competitive pay,

+ Retirement Plan,

+ Vacation Packages,

+ Sick Pay,

+ Medical / Health Insurance Plans,

+ Dental coverage,

+ Additional voluntary benefits including several life insurance options, accident insurance, several disability insurance options, and more.

Our organization is proud to be established and operate in the city of Philadelphia. As such, candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to application may receive priority over other applicants. This application can be used to determine eligibility preference for residents. If an applicant does not indicate city of residence, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residency preference.

We recognize that great talent can come from a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity. Background, MVR checks, and drug tests are performed for all positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets