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