Job Description

Job Summary - Essential Functions:

Inspection, diagnosis, and repairs, both major and minor, to various types of equipment and their components, including the duties of a Mechanic Second Class, Mechanic Helper, Utility and the following areas:

• Complete diesel tune-up, overhaul, and components

• Complete gas overhaul

• Complete light and heavy-duty transmission overhaul

• Machining – i.e., valve grinding

• Differential overhaul

• Suspension – air spring, hydraulic

• Pneumatic Systems – brakes, steering, accessories

• Hydraulic Systems – Brakes, Steering, Accessories

• Electrical Systems – starting and charging

• Ignition, Gas tune-up, Scope Analysis

• Chassis Wiring and Accessories

• Heating and Air Conditioning

• Installation and Removal of Fareboxes

• Welding – general knowledge and basic application

• Minor bodywork and panel replacement

The candidate must provide a complete set of tools to efficiently perform the job described. This includes a complete set of mechanics tools (excluding special tools) up through 1¼ inch size wrenches and sockets, including metric tools required to do the job up to 20 mm.

Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the State of Michigan and submit a clean five (5) year driving record with the application.

• Must possess a Michigan Chauffeur-based “BP” temporary instruction CDL permit (T.I.P.) prior to hire date.

• Must possess a valid State of Michigan Group B Commercial Driver License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement within 90 days of hire.

- Must be able to obtain an Industrial Forklift permit within 30 days of employment.

Operations are 7 days a week, and you are expected to be available to work any shift This is not seasonal or on-call work.

• Able to read and speak English with comprehension and follow procedures and policies.
• Very neat appearance.
• Exceptional attendance is required to meet ongoing service requirements for public transportation. Must be dependable.
• Consistently provide prompt, courteous, and appropriate service to the public.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, vision screening, and drug screen administered by a physician.
• Must be able to pass the ASE test on Preventative Maintenance (PM), six (6) of the State of Michigan certification tests, and pass a written qualification test with a passing score of 70 percent (70%).

EOE (Veteran/Disability)

You should be proficient in:

• Brake & Suspension Systems
• Automotive Repair
• ASE Automobile and Light Truck Certification Tests
• Engine Repair
• Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
• Suspension and Steering
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems