Apprentice Mechanic

METRO Regional Transit Authority; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

METRO Regional Transit Authority in Akron, Ohio, offers a 24-month apprenticeship to learn repair and maintenance of vehicle systems such as suspension, brakes, exhaust, fuel, drive line, steering, heating, lighting, electrical, batteries, charging, cooling, and signage. Apprenticeship includes hands-on training, performance reviews, and potential accelerated advancement for skilled entrants.

Requires high school diploma or GED; must speak clearly, write legibly, hear well, and obtain an Ohio

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to speak clearly, write legibly, and hear during ordinary conversation.
• Must have written temporary or valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License Class B with passenger endorsement within twelve months of hire date.
• One year of relevant technical training 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 24 month apprentice program for repair and maintenance of vehicle systems including suspension, brakes, exhaust, fuel, drive line, steering, heating, lighting, electrical distribution, battery and charging system units, cooling, vehicle signage, and moving of vehicles.
• Assist journey person as required and prepare written reports.
• Perform repairs or maintenance of building and grounds as directed.
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Skills

Clear communication

Write legibly

Hearing ability

Depth perception

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CDL Class B with passenger endorsement

One year technical training or two years vehicle repair experience

Job description

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.

• 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.