What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Mechanic position at City of Battle Creek (MI)?
The City of Battle Creek, Transit Department is looking for entry level to advanced Mechanics. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, please apply.
Performs intermediate semiskilled work performing automotive maintenance and repair; related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Transit Maintenance Supervisor.
This position is considered safety-sensitive and will require the candidate to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under the Federal Transit Administration. This position requires a CDL class B with airbrake, and Passenger endorsement; Battle Creek Transit will train the right candidates who do not already possess a CDL. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a minimum of a one-year DOT medical card.
Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, insurance, and retirement plan which will be available on the first date of employment.
Starting pay from $21.64/hr - $25.05/hr
- Adjusts and repairs automotive equipment using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment. Disassembles defective equipment, such as air compressors, hydraulic pumps, and transfer pumps. Reassembles, adjusts and tests repaired equipment. May replace defective parts, using pipe fittings and/or welding tools. May install new equipment as necessary.
- Overhauls automotive engines or rebuilds parts as necessary. Adjusts brakes, replaces or repairs tires, and makes automotive repairs to electrical systems to heavy duty buses and other City vehicles. Performs preventative maintenance and tune-ups on all vehicles.
- Prepare records and documentation of work performed on vehicles.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1-3 years experience in automotive maintenance and repair on heavy and light trucks.
- Valid Class B Commercial driver’s license within 6 months of hire.
- Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone. Work frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Salary : $22 - $25
