Apprentice Mechanic

METRO Regional Transit Authority; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Retirement plan

Educational reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

METRO Regional Transit Authority in Akron is seeking entrants for a 24-month apprenticeship program to repair and maintain transit vehicles. The role covers vehicle subsystems and requires CDL Class B with passenger endorsement within 12 months, plus technical training or experience. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

The program offers structured mentorship, progression through tasks, and opportunities to advance within the METRO maintenance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to speak clearly, write legibly, and hear during ordinary conversation.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 24-month apprenticeship in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Repair and maintain vehicle systems: suspension, brakes, exhaust, fuel, drive line, steering, heating, lighting, electrical distribution.
• Move vehicles as directed and assist journeyman.
• Prepare written reports and other duties related to maintenance.
• Perform repairs or maintenance of building and grounds as directed.

Job description

Examples of Duties

• exhaust,
• lighting,

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this position description.

• Candidate will be required to complete a 24 month apprentice program for the repair and maintenance of vehicle systems such as:
  • Suspension,
  • brakes,
  • exhaust,
  • fuel,
  • drive line,
  • steering,
  • heating,
  • lighting,
  • electrical distribution,
  • replacement of batteries and charging system units,
  • cooling,
  • vehicle signage,
  • moving of vehicles as directed and necessary to perform job assignments,
  • assist journey person as required,
  • prepare written reports and
  • any other duties relative to maintenance to vehicles.
• Also, any repairs or maintenance of building and grounds as directed.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job necessary for its classification and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
• Other duties shall be assigned from time to time.

Experienced mechanics accepted into the Program or an apprentice who demonstrates superior skills and/or abilities may be advanced through the steps of the Program at an accelerated rate based upon the recommendation of the Hiring/Peer Review Committee and the approval of the employer.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to speak clearly, write legibly, and hear during ordinary conversation, see near and far and accurately judge depth perception.
• Must have written temporary or valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License Class B with passenger endorsement within twelve months of hire date.
• One year relevant technical training or trade school, or two years’ experience in vehicle repair.
• There is a 24 month probationary period.
• Job performance will be evaluated periodically, for continued participation in the apprenticeship program.

This position is eligible for benefits following a 60-day waitng period from date of hire.

Benefits

METRO rewards its team members by supplying an exceptional benefits package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce. METRO provides or offers the following:

• Competitive compensation, awarded according to job description and experience or according to union contract.
• Generous benefits including Medical, RX, Dental, vision, AD&D, Life Insurance provided at one low cost premium. METRO also offers a very low deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and co-insurance for both individual and family coverage.
• Contribution towards gym or other exercise program.
• Discounts on various items, such as phones and computers.
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and picks-up 3% of your required contribution.
• A voluntary Deferred Compensation program
• An Employee Assistance program
• An Educational Reimbursement program