Technician

CHAMPAIGN URBANA MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Fitness center

Job summary

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician in Urbana, IL. The role focuses on mechanical repair, preventative maintenance, and ensuring vehicles remain in factory specification and safe for public service.

Under supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform diagnostics, component replacements, and documentation, with shifts varying and potential outdoor/garage work in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in automotive/diesel repair.
• Must possess toolbox and entry tools, or be able to obtain them.
• Ability to communicate, work independently, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and campaigns on all fleet and contracted vehicles
• Perform component replacement for preventative and reactive maintenance
• Perform diagnostic work on air and brake, electrical, steering, A/C and heating, drive train, hybrid, and hydrogen systems
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Maintain and wear all required PPE per manufacturer and OSHA
• Perform road calls and snow removal when required
• Coordinate work assignments and completion with coworkers
• Complete accurate and thorough documentation daily

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent automotive/diesel repair experience

Tools

Toolbox / tool cart

Entry tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 803 - Urbana, IL 61802Position Type: Full-Time HourlyEducation Level: Associate DegreeSalary Range: $28.86 - $32.98 HourlyJob Shift: VariesJob Category: MaintenanceMaintenance & Facilities Department | Full-Time Hourly | Non-Exempt | Safety-Sensitive

About the Job

A Technicianis responsible forperformingthe fundamentals ofmechanicalrepair to ensure vehiclesremainin factory specification and are safe for public service.This is a full-time position that worksunder the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Perform preventative maintenance inspectionsand campaigns on all fleet and contracted vehicles
• Performcomponentreplacement for preventative and reactive maintenance on all fleet and contracted vehicles
• Perform diagnostic work on air and brake, electrical, steering, A/C and heating, drive train, hybrid, and hydrogen systems
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Maintain and wear all required personal protective equipment in the manner recommended by the manufacturer and OSHA
• Perform road calls and snow removal whenrequired
• Coordinate work assignments and completion of duties with coworkers
• Completean accurateand thorough documentation of work performed daily

Other Duties & Responsibilities

The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Physical Demands

Employeemust be able to use a variety of equipment and tools for up to 8 hours per day, up to 5 days per week. Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, pushing/pulling,climbingand descending ladders and stairs, reaching above shoulders, and lifting and transporting heavy objects such as equipment, tools, and parts. Position requireslong periodsof standing and frequent walking; ability to talk and hear; use vision to read printed materials, computer screen, and to use equipment and tools properly; arm, hand, and finger dexterity tooperatetools and equipment and to access information.This is considered a Medium-Work position, andemployeemust exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects.Employeemustpossessthe ability to move heavier weights as needed withassistanceand/or the proper equipment.

Work Environment

Position involves working in maintenance garage / shop and outdoor settings, includingon buses. Noise levels are moderate to loud and may require hearing protection.Employeewill work in controlled temperature settings, hot or cold temperatures,or ininclement weather.Employeewill be subject to air and noise pollutants, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, high voltage, compressed air, vehicle contaminants, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. There are frequent interruptions to workflow and an expectation to hold and attend meetings on a regular basis.

Additional Information

Work shifts vary from day to night, as needed. MTD operates seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, and this position may require some work outside of traditional business hours.

All MTD employees are trainedonthe Management System Policy and the impacts associated with this position.

Applicantmust pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug and alcohol testing.

Applicantmust be able to obtain andmaintaina DOT Medical Card.

The employee will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment and isrequiredtocomply withMTD’s Drug & Alcohol Policy which includes being cannabis-free in all safety-sensitive positions.

This job description is subject to change asneedsof theDistrict, and the toolsused,evolve over time.

Benefits Summary

MTD offers the following benefits for this position (some benefits require a qualification period):

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• voluntary insurance
• paid time off
• bereavement leave
• parental leave
• flexible spending account
• deferred compensation investment plans
• EAP
• uniform allowance
• fitness center
• transportation
• Urbana Municipal Credit Union

Qualifications

• An associate / vocational degree or equivalent work experience in automotive/diesel repair isrequired.Completion of a1,040-hourtechnician internship with MTD also fulfills this requirement.
• Hold, or obtainuponhire, an Illinois Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)with passenger and airbrake endorsementisrequired.
• Must be able to communicate, work independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Atoolboxor tool cartand minimal entry tools arerequired. A list is provided.

MTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with federal law, MTD does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.