On-Call Senior Transit Inspector - Washington D.C. - WSP USA

Description

This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking multiple **On-Call Senior Transit Inspectors** to join our **National Fleet Facilities Team.** These positions may be based out of **Lansing-MI, Livermore-CA, Aniston-AL, or Washington, DC.**

Provides technical assistance and physical inspection tasks for vehicle inspection and assessment of client vehicles and equipment on an as-needed basis. This position is responsible for the review and inspection of specific component systems as well as overall vehicle readiness and compliance with contract requirements for multiple agencies and vehicle platforms. In this position the inspector will review the physical components and OEM requirements for teardown, repair and reinstallation of major and ancillary components, assuring these tasks are completed to OEM specification and client requirements.

Your Impact

+ Review work-force readiness and certifications of staff completing the rehabilitation or repair work.

+ Physically inspect all work completed by the repair technicians and record all data using hand written notes and images.

+ Perform and observe specific component testing and functionality tests using common and specialized tools (brake tester, depth gauge, etc).

+ Perform daily, repetitive monitoring and inspections of all components and vehicles through the rehabilitation process.

+ Compile data and images obtained through the inspection process and submit these as required on a daily, weekly or project completion regimen using approved forms and reporting tools.

+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

**Required Qualifications**

+ High School Diploma.

+ 10 to 15 years in the transit or related heavy duty industry as a maintenance technician.

+ Proficient knowledge in bus manufacturing, repair and maintenance techniques and requirements.

+ Ability to work in a fast paced multi-unit industrial environment coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.

+ Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.

+ Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of a bus rehabilitation effort and vehicle assessment tasks for contract compliance audits.

+ Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally.

+ Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

+ Ability to work independently and with strict adherence to QA/QC. Proficiency with technical writing, technology, spreadsheets, and tools.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times and work in semi-confined spaces.

+ A minimum of 10 years' experience in the heavy-duty maintenance field (preferably in the transit field)Proficiency in MSFT programs (word, excel, outlook).

+ The ability to lift and hold heavy objects.

+ Ability to work independently and complete tasks on a specific timeline.

+ Availability to work remotely on minimal notice.

+ Availability to work on both short- and long-term projects.

+ The ability to communicate clearly with clients and facility staff.

+ The ability to read and comprehend schematics and wiring diagrams.

+ Ability to find and record discovered defects in a clear and concise manner.

+ Flexibility and adaptability in work schedule and hours.

+ Good conflict resolution skills.

+ Ability to stand or kneel for extended periods.

+ Ability to use basic tools to record air pressures, tire depths, DOT brake tests and fluid analysis retrieval.

+ Ability to create and submit daily progress reports as well as in-depth inspection reports using defined processes and forms.

+ Knowledge in and the ability to perform and record DOT air system tests.

+ An in-depth knowledge of major component systems (engine, transmission, lighting, electrical, HVAC, brakes, suspension, air systems, fire suppression and ADA compliance) functionality and requirements.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ ASE Master certification in Medium/Heavy duty or Transit Bus.

+ Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

+ 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training.

+ Basic First Aid and Adult CPR Training.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $35.00/hr - $69.00/hr

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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**About WSP**

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.