Journeyman Mechanic

Metro-Regional-Transit-Authority; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro-Regional-Transit-Authority in Akron, OH, seeks a skilled bus mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain our fleet. The role covers all phases of bus repair, including major rebuilds, electrical repairs, and wheelchair lift maintenance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, an Ohio Commercial Driver's License Class B with passenger endorsement within 12 months, 1 year of technical training, and 2 years of vehicle repair experience. This is an on-site position emphasizing safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have Ohio CDL Class B with passenger endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• One year technical training and two years of vehicle repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Repair all phases of bus systems, including major rebuilds and general/minor repairs.
• Perform electrical repairs and preventative maintenance (bus inspections).
• Repair wheelchair lifts and ensure safety compliance.
• Contribute to on-going maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Electrical repairs

Wheelchair lift repairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CDL Class B with passenger endorsement within 12 months

Job description

Function of this classification shall be to diagnose, repair, and maintain METRO's fleet of vehicles.

Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to: Director of Asset Management

Essential Job Functions

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.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate is qualified to do all phases of bus repair, including but not limited to, major rebuilds, general and minor repairs, electrical repairs, preventative maintenance (bus inspections), and wheelchair lift repairs.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands of the job include the following:

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Lifting- Constantly (approx. 75 lbs.)
• Carrying- Constantly (approx. 75 lbs.)
• Pushing - Frequently (approx. 200 lbs.)
• Pulling- Frequently (approx. 200 lbs.)
• Climbing - Frequently (ladder, bus stairs, etc.)
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently

Work environment

60% indoors, with exposure to diesel fumes, odors, dust, mists, smoke, gases, poor ventilation, noisy vibration, and hazards associated with the cleaning and repair of vehicles.

40% outdoors, with exposure to diesel fumes, odors, dust, mists, smoke, gases, poor ventilation, noisy vibration, and hazards associated with the cleaning and repair of vehicles.

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. There is a 90 day probationary period.

Experience and/or Educational Requirements

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 (1) year relevant technical training or trade school, and two (2) years of experience in vehicle repair.

Core Values

Teamwork

• Demonstrating teamwork in and across departments
• Treating everyone with respect
• Recognize that the team is greater; much more than the collection of individual efforts

Safety

• Ensuring the safety of everyone
• Believing that every accident can be prevented
• Having a constant eye to safety in all aspects

People Centric

• Treating everyone fairly
• Valuing everyone: co-workers, customers, each other, stakeholders

Service Excellence

• Providing the best customer service to everyone, both externally and internally
• Routinely exceeding expectations
• Serving our customers and each other

Integrity

• Always demonstrating honesty, trust, character and fairness without compromising the truth
• Showing high regard for civility, equity/fairness and human dignity
• Having the courage to do the right thing

Action Ready

• Sharing one goal, one mission
• Keeping commitments
• Giving more than is expected, willingly, without hesitation and without direction