Maintenance Mechanic

Mechanic

Service, maintain and repair mechanical parts in transportation support vehicles and equipment.

Diagnose and repair problems on Authority vehicles and equipment

Perform general maintenance of all Authority equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to, adjustment of engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems, and clutches on gas and diesel equipment; tune up engines, ignition parts, clean and adjust carburetors.

Perform preventive maintenance and make inspections of vehicles for proper working order and safe operation.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge of welding practices and techniques

Knowledge of diesel and gasoline powered engines

Knowledge of routine vehicular maintenance

Skill in reading and interpreting technical information

Skill in making mechanical adjustments and repairs

A proficiency with diagnostics equipment

The ability to pass background checks for license, criminal and references

The ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen

High School Diploma or equivalent

Five years experience in bus mechanics or related field

A minimum of 2 State Certifications in Automotive Technology, preferably in Diesel engine, electrical, suspension or brakes

Extensive experience working on large trucks and/or buses

A valid Michigan driver's license and the ability to obtain a Group A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger endorsement

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, frequently required to walk and stand; Use of hands and arms is necessary to reach or use various tools, controls or objects; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, use of ladders (included wall mounted); stepping in and out of buses; twisting, turning, and entry into awkward positions while looking at work being performed by maintenance workers; Lifting of up to 75 pounds from the floor to a waist height level. Employee is required to perform job duties in accordance with existing health and safety procedures and policies.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

WAGE: $28.79 to $38.77 per hour depending on certifications; Benefits are included.