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Mechanic

Scope of Responsibilities:
Service, maintain and repair mechanical parts in transportation support vehicles and equipment.

Supervision by:
Manager of Maintenance

Principal Responsibilities:

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.

Minimum Acceptable Employment Requirements

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.

Education and/or Experience;

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Five years experience in bus mechanics or related field
Group A or B CDL, Passenger endorsement with air brakes (or ability to obtain CDL)
Pass DOT physical, Drug Screen and criminal background checks

Physical Requirements:

Operation of Class B motor vehicle requiring frequent upper body movement; repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to include grasping both firm and light
Seeing to drive and to observe work performed
Hearing and speaking to communicate
Frequent Reaching
Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing and extensive sitting
Continual lifting and carrying of 0 – 20 pounds. Floor to chest and overhead
Frequent lifting and carrying of 20 – 80 pounds. Floor to chest and overhead

WAGE RATE:

Determined by Union Contract – currently $18.25/hour

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Apply in the Human Resources office between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Applications are available to be filled out on-site at the Administration Building of the Mass Transportation Authority, 1401 S. Dort Hwy, Flint, Michigan 48503

MASS TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Edgar Benning, General Manager

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Applications will be accepted only if applicant possesses minimum acceptable employment requirements for the position as set forth on this announcement.

MASS TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER