3rd Shift Fleet Mechanic
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.
- CATA does operate 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 designated by the Capital Area Transportation Authority.
- 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 administered by the Authority with a passing score of 70 percent (70%).
EOE (Veteran/Disability)