Transit Mechanic
Transit Mechanic
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Job Description
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Description
Performs intermediate semiskilled work performing automotive maintenance and repair; related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Transit Maintenance Supervisor. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to DOT FTA Drug and Alcohol testing requirements.
Examples of Duties
- Adjusts and repairs automotive equipment using hand tools power tools and testing equipment. Disassembles defective equipment such as air compressors hydraulic pumps and transfer pumps. Reassembles adjusts and tests repaired equipment. May replace defective parts using pipe fittings and/or welding tools. May install new equipment as necessary.
- Overhauls automotive engines or rebuilds parts as necessary. Adjusts brakes replaces or repairs tires and makes automotive repairs to electrical systems to heavy duty buses and other City vehicles. Performs preventative maintenance and tuneups on all vehicles.
- Prepare records and documentation of work performed on vehicles.
Typical Qualifications
- Valid drivers license in the State of Michigan.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 13 years experience in automotive maintenance and repair on heavy and light trucks.
Supplemental Information
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting bending reaching hand dexterity (grasping holding keyboarding repetitive movements) reading writing eyehand coordination seeing (near and/or far color depth field of vision) hearing using the telephone contact with government officials and the general public working overtime and working inside and alone. Work frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet humid conditions (nonweather) working in high precarious places exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals exposure to extreme cold (nonweather) exposure to extreme heat (nonweather) exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance heavy traffic).
Employment Type
Full-Time
