Mechanic 1

Metro Technology Centers; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits allowance

Retirement in OK Teacher Retirement

Job summary

Metro Technology Centers is seeking a Mechanic to provide mechanical maintenance and repair on district-owned vehicles and heavy equipment in Oklahoma City. The position is a 12-month, non-exempt contract with a base salary of $20.71 per hour, plus a monthly benefits allowance and district retirement through the Oklahoma Teacher's Retirement System.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of gas and diesel mechanic experience, with a valid Class B CDL

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, three years' experience as a gas and diesel mechanic preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recommend process improvements to enhance customer services.
• Assist in strategic planning for Performance Excellence initiatives.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on district vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on district vehicles and machinery.
• Disassemble and rebuild engines or other components as needed.
• Advise on part replacements and evaluate cost-effectiveness of repairs.
• Maintain and organize the shop area and keep records of work performed.
• Operate district vehicles to transport materials and move equipment between campuses.

Skills

Repair work planning

Troubleshooting ability

Preventive maintenance

Vehicle operation

Tools usage

Reading instructions

Punctual attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location:
  Transportation/Maintenance - Oklahoma City, OK
  

Job Title

Salary Structure$20.71/ Hr. Base

Position Contract 12-Month, Non-Exempt, Support Staff

• Generous monthly allowance toward medical and other benefits
• District paid retirement into the Oklahoma Teacher's retirement System

General Description

Metro Technology Centers is accepting applications for a Mechanicwho is Responsible for providing mechanical maintenance and repair services on District-owned vehicles and heavy equipment.

Representative Duties

• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in services to customers.
• Supports and assists in strategic planning for developing the Performance Excellence Plan for Metro Technology Centers.
• Evaluates mechanical problems of vehicles and heavy equipment and determines work to be performed.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all types of District vehicles.
• Performs routine and specialized vehicle repairs up to and including the rebuilding of engines.
• Recommends when mechanical parts are to be rebuilt or new ones to be used; suggests replacement of vehicles when repair is not cost effective.
• Assists in the design and construction of improvements for the shop area.
• Inspects own work done on vehicles, including road test.
• Assists in maintaining the shop area.
• Maintains necessary records of work performed.
• Driving District vehicle to carry materials and supplies, and for moving from campus to campus.
• Demonstrates a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments and requirements.
• Complies with established work rules, ethics and organizational policies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

General Qualification Requirements

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Three years' experience as a gas and diesel mechanic.

(Above requirements may be met by an equivalent combination of education and experience.)

Special Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License Class B with passenger and bus endorsement.

Pass annual physical required for "Bus Driver's Certificate"

Excellent driving record (indicating 3 or fewer moving violation citations during the past 3 years

OSBI Criminal History Report will be completed immediately upon employment.

Job may require flexible scheduling of work week.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to determine type of work necessary for repair.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual attendance.

Position open until filled. [phone]. Fax: [phone] AA/EOE. M/F/D/V. Metro Technology Centers believes in the worth of all individuals and is committed to equal opportunity for each employee, student or any person visiting a District campus. Metro Technology Centers does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, religion, pregnancy, or genetic information or disability in recruitment, hiring, placement, assignment to work tasks, hours of employment, levels of responsibility, and pay