What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Mechanic position at Metrobus?
Salary : $35.87 Hourly
Location : 416 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202500005
Division : Operations
Department : Mechanics
Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
Function of this classification shall be to diagnose, repair, and maintain METRO's fleet of vehicles.
Reporting Relationships :
Position Reports to : Director of Asset Management
Essential Job Functions :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this position description.
Examples of Duties
Job Responsibilities :
The candidate is qualified to do all phases of bus repair, including but not limited to, major rebuilds, general and minor repairs, electrical repairs, preventative maintenance (bus inspections), and wheelchair lift repairs.
Physical Requirements :
Physical demands of the job include the following :
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Occasionally
Lifting- Constantly (approx. 75 lbs.)
Carrying- Constantly (approx. 75 lbs.)
Pushing - Frequently (approx. 200 lbs.)
Pulling- Frequently (approx. 200 lbs.)
Climbing - Frequently (ladder, bus stairs, etc.)
Kneeling - Frequently
Reaching - Frequently
Work environment :
60% indoors, with exposure to diesel fumes, odors, dust, mists, smoke, gases, poor ventilation, noisy vibration, and hazards associated with the cleaning and repair of vehicles.
40% outdoors, with exposure to diesel fumes, odors, dust, mists, smoke, gases, poor ventilation, noisy vibration, and hazards associated with the cleaning and repair of vehicles.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job necessary for its classification and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Other duties shall be assigned from time to time. There is a 90 day probationary period.
Typical Qualifications
Experience and / or Educational Requirements : High school diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to speak clearly, write legibly, and hear during ordinary conversation, see near and far and accurately judge depth perception. Must have written temporary or valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License Class B with passenger endorsement within twelve months of hire date. One (1) year relevant technical training or trade school, and two (2) years of experience in vehicle repair.
Supplemental Information
Core Values : Teamwork :
- Demonstrating teamwork in and across departments
- Treating everyone with respect
- Recognize that the team is greater; much more than the collection of individual efforts
Safety :
People Centric :
Service Excellence :
Integrity :
Action Ready :
When applying, please provide any previous employer's contact information for up to the past 12 years.
This position is eligible for benefits following a 60-day waitng period from date of hire.
METRO rewards its team members by supplying an exceptional benefits package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce. METRO provides or offers the following :
Salary : $36
