Mechanic I

BASIC FUNCTION:

Repairs and maintains transit and service vehicles to ensure safe and efficient function. This includes diagnosing defects, repairing and replacing parts, and performing periodic maintenance. Conducts routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, building and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Repairs and performs preventative maintenance on transit and paratransit buses, trucks, automobiles and other service equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Safely operates forklift, bobcat, snowplows, dump trucks, and tow truck.
• Uses diagnostic equipment and software to identify mechanical issues and failures.
• Repairs or replaces worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors.
• Prepares cost and time estimates for repairs.
• Updates vehicle service records.
• Inspects and conducts tests on equipment and processes for quality assurance.
• Performs basic maintenance, such as changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires.
• Installs engines, transmissions, hoses, batteries, tires, brakes, HVAC, wiring and programs to meet specifications.
• Watches gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly.
• Service, repairs, adjusts, and tests machines devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical principles.
• Inspects equipment, building and structures to identify needed areas of repair.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the most safe and efficient solution.
• Conducts general equipment, buildings and grounds inspections to include but not limited to: shop air compressors, bench grinders, body shop equipment, boiler room, brake lathes, bus in-ground lifts, bus wash rack, facility lights, floor scrubbers, lawn mowers, trimmers, snow blowers, pressure washers, tire shop equipment, welding equipment and vacuum system on a monthly basis and repair defects.
• Maintains work orders, repair log, defect cards, yard sheets and other statistical information relative to repair work.
• Starts buses to prepare for morning pullout; operates all wheelchair lifts for performance evaluation and repairs.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs/replaces basic systems including, but not limited to, Hybrid Systems, electrical, brakes, suspension, HVAC, steering, tires, air system, body panels interior/exterior, seat cushions/inserts, ad racks, engine and transmission components and electronics, and wheelchair/ramp equipment.
• Coordinates set up of emergency road calls and repairs.
• Performs tow truck operations when necessary.
• Inspect, test and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld scan tools, laptops and pressure gauges.
• Troubleshoots, disassembles and overhauls diesel engines, transmissions, pumps, and generators.
• Keeps work are clean and organized for safety.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass DOT physical.
• Must possess or acquire within 6 months a valid Commercial Driver's license Class "A" or "B", with Passenger Combination endorsements, and maintain a good driving record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to educate and train novice mechanics
• Must possess own required tools.
• Understand and practice all safety rules, PPE, and OSHA regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers.
• Strong diagnostic skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass all medical exams, drug and background checks (including criminal).
• Must submit to post offer pre-employment drug screen and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program. This is a safety sensitive position.
• Ability to work with exertion of up to 100 pounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or (GED)
• Five (5) years' experience in mechanic shop
• Must be able to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair transit vehicles and service equipment.
• Substitution of any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to meet the requirements, at the discretion of the Maintenance Manager.
• Must have or acquire within 6 months the following certifications T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, and T8, or H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, and H8, from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellent (ASE). In lieu of ASE certifications, Management may accept ten (10) years of documented qualifications, relevant work experience, or in-house experience.

Environment Conditions

• Duties will be performed indoors, outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to withstand environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, oil, gasoline, diesel, grease, fumes, wetness, and humidity.

Compensation

This is a position subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

Must be able to pass an annual physical examination and alcohol/drug test and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Salary : $30 - $36