What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Duty Maintenance Technician position at Jackson Area Transportation Authority?
Essential Job Qualifications:
- Must have functional use of gms, legs, hands and fingers.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a class A Commercial Driver's license- air brake, passenger and tow truck endorsements.
-Must be able to qualify for employment by successfully passing a D.O.T. physical and drug screen.
-Must have a minimum of one-year formal mechanics training or three years' experience as a mechanic working in an organized shop.
- Experience working on busses or trucks preferred
- Possess or have the ability to obtain Michigan State Mechanic certification up to and including Master Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic - (A.S. E. certification recognized).
-Ability to fill out necessary paperwork/input information into computer after work is completed
-Must possess minimum tool set as determined by JATA.
-Must be willing to learn and do auto body repairs.
-Must be able to operate a forklift and obtain a forklift license
General Duties:
- Perform P.M. inspections on company vehicles.
- Accomplish all minor and major repairs on company vehicles and equipment.
- Road service calls.
- Mount & Dismount Tires
-Vehicle subsystem repair and rebuild. (engine, trans., generator, starter, A.C., etc...)
-Bus, truck, car and equipment surface preparation and repainting.
-Brake drum and rotor refinishing.
-Snow removal, Main facility and transfer center.
-Open or close maintenance area.
-Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $21 - $22
