Specialist (Mechanic)

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority in Buffalo, NY is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform repairs and overhauls on company vehicles and equipment, analyze defects, and determine needed adjustments.

The role requires reading blueprints, welding, cutting, and the ability to communicate clearly, follow safety rules, and maintain PPE; applicants must have a high school diploma, a NY driver’s license with CDL-BP possible, and EPA 609 certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid New York Driver’s License with the ability to obtain and maintain a NY CDL-BP and then obtain CDL-A with towing endorsement.
• EPA 609 certification is required.
• Able to read and interpret instruction sheets, blueprints and circuit diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze defective, unserviceable or deteriorating conditions of units, parts and appurtenances to determine the extent of needed adjustments, repairs and replacements.
• Remove, repair/overhaul or replace vehicle and equipment components such as engines, transmissions, clutches, starters, water pumps and accessories.
• Read and interpret instruction sheets, blueprints and circuit schematic diagrams.
• Perform general acetylene cutting/welding and brazing or soldering.
• Explain and demonstrate job details, methods and procedures when directed; perform duties with speed and accuracy.
• Exercise judgment relative to unsafe and irregular conditions; protect company property during job performance.

Skills

EPA 609 Certification

CDL-BP

CDL-A towing

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

WORK OBJECTIVE:

This job involves all manner of preparation and completion of operations of any type of work normally done in the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analyze defective, unserviceable or deteriorating conditions of units, parts and appurtenances, to determine the extent of needed adjustments, repairs and replacements.
• Remove, repair/overhaul or replace all Company vehicle and equipment components such as engines, transmissions, clutches, starters, water pumps and accessory equipment or parts thereof.
• Reading and interpreting instruction sheets, blueprints and circuit schematic diagrams.
• Perform general acetylene cutting/welding and brazing or soldering.
• Explaining and demonstrating to others all job details, methods and procedures when directed to do so by the supervisor or his deputies; performing any or all of the work assigned as duties for any jobs in subordinate or comparable classifications and perform all duties with and speed and accuracy satisfactory to supervisory authorities.
• Exercising judgment relative to the discovery and reporting of unsafe and irregular conditions; protecting all company property during job performance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to take instructions and assignments to qualify for work in other classifications.
• Must develop knowledge of Company policies pertaining to the work involved.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be certified under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 609 certification for refrigerants.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, climbing (ladders), twisting (upper body) and/or rotating.
• May also involve lifting (20-80+ pounds), carrying (up to 10 pounds), pushing and/or pulling (200+ pounds) materials and/or equipment.
• Job involves standing two hours at a time for three hours per day, sitting for three hours at a time for three hours per day and walking two hours at a time for three hours per day.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

98% of time is spent inside, 2% of time is spent outside, exposing employee to natural environmental conditions. Work exposes employees to fumes, dust, gases, odors and mist. Employee is also exposed to noise, vibration, hazards (slip and fall, chemicals) and motorized vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid New York Driver’s License with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-BP) and then obtain & maintain CDL A with towing endorsement.
• To be an eligible candidate for the position, persons who were not full-time Metro employees on or before December 16, 1996 will be required to pass the Advanced Comprehensive Skills Test selected for the position.

OTHER:

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply