Mechanic at Central County Transportation Authority – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Salary Range: $28.96 per hour, with advancement to $29.43 at 1 year (shift premium in addition to hourly rate)

Standard Work Hours: 3rd Shift- 9:00p-7:00a (Four 10-hour shifts)

Metro is looking for a full-time Mechanic to perform journey-level diagnostic repair and maintenance work on its fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment. We are looking for career-minded individuals who are enthusiastic about automotive and heavy equipment diagnostics, service, repair and obtaining a job with regular hours and excellent benefits. As a Mechanic, you would help provide our community with the freedom and convenience of reliable, safe transportation.

Benefits

As a way to assisting our employees to live healthier, happier, and less worrisome lives, Metro offers benefits that are not commonly found in the automotive trade.

• Paid Holidays (7 days)
• Floating Holidays (4 days)
• Annual Leave (152 hours, pro-rated the first year)
• Union Benefits
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Benefit
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Health Care Savings Program
• Paid Uniforms
• Tool Allowance ($750 annually)
• Boot Allowance ($150 annually)

• Assistance with obtaining CDL
• Paid hands on training
• Paid factory training
• Air-conditioned and heated facility
• Paid breaks
• Job stability and satisfaction
• Steady pay (no flat rate)
• Opportunity for overtime
• Career advancement
• License reimbursement
• Positive work/life balance
• A clean work environment
• Physically relaxed
• Mentally stimulating
• A chance to make a difference

Metro is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. Metro does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, creed, color, origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in diesel and gasoline powered buses and vehicles, including engines, transmissions, electrical, hydraulic, and heating/air conditioning systems
• Perform scheduled routine maintenance and repairs of heavy and light equipment including buses, vehicles, shop equipment and snow removal equipment
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and performs diagnostic analysis of all vehicles and equipment consistent with the preventative maintenance program
• Diagnose and dismantle, if necessary, to determine need for overhauls on engines and transmissions, generators or alternators
• Inspect and repair GPS and camera systems
• Inspect and repair fare collection equipment
• Complete records of work performed, parts used and time worked
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance, repairs, and parts used for each piece of equipment and keep Supervisor informed of inventory levels and parts needs
• Road test vehicles to assist in making diagnosis and to check completed work
• Provide emergency road service to disabled vehicles
• Assists with the coordination of vehicle repair downtime to ensure operations are not compromised
• Keeps work area and shop clean, functional, in safe working condition, and secures all tool and parts storage areas during non-working hours
• Adheres to and implements all safety rules, regulations and practices including wearing appropriate safety equipment
• Read and understand written and electronic manuals, reports and directives, search databases
• Assists with the winter snow and ice control operations as required or necessary
• Assist with minor building and grounds maintenance as required or necessary
• Assist with cleaning maintenance for the buildings and vehicles as required or necessary
• Performs other maintenance tasks and assists departments, as may be obvious, apparent or assigned, to accommodate the efficient operation of Metro

The position will function under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Fleet and Facility and/or Senior Transit Maintenance Supervisor and under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor(s).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Automotive knowledge
• Stable work history
• History of good attendance and punctuality
• Minimum age of 18
• Minimum 2 years of driving history
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal and customer relations skills

Ability to:

• Learn and apply preventative maintenance techniques
• Learn and apply tools, equipment, and procedures used in the diagnosis and repair of equipment and vehicles
• Obtain and maintain a Class B Permit/License with endorsements
• Be flexible in handling changes
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Be flexible to work varied shifts including days, nights, split shifts, and weekends
• Exercise sound judgement in stressful situations within scope of responsibilities

Your established driving history must be clear of the following:

• Any suspensions within the past 36 months
• Any six-point violations within the past 24 months
• Any OWI convictions within the past 24 months

NOTE: In order to be prepared and successful in the recruitment process, interested applicants are urged to visit the Michigan DMW website to obtain study guides and prepare for the Class B permit exams. Please click this link to go to the DMW Study Guide: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/resources/forms/michigan-cdl-manual

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions for this position are working with regular exposure to odors or fumes, working on slippery or uneven surfaces, exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles, exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity, extensive safety training, work irregular hours, split shifts, weekend and work after designated regular hours in case of special assignments or emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform work in a standing position 60% of the time, with walking estimated at 35% of the shift. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds without assistance on a routine basis and up to 75 pounds on an intermittent basis. Ability to climb, balance, kneel, reach, bend, twist, and fine dexterity is required.

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