Mechanic

Allen County RTA - Lima, OH

Posted: 4/15/2024 - Expires: 7/14/2024

Job ID: 272417966

Report this job

Apply Now

Save to My Profile

Job Description

Working under general direction, diagnoses, troubleshoots, and performs tune-ups, service, and major mechanical repairs. The Mechanic for ACRTA will be responsible for maintaining all of ACRTA vehicles, diesel vehicles, buildings and grounds, along with all vehicles under service contract. Pay increase with ASEs and CDL. Under 30 hours is considered part-time; over 30 hours is full-time.

Essential Functions:

Performs routine preventative maintenance inspections on passenger buses, vans, and equipment; diagnoses, troubleshoots, and determines the extent of necessary repairs
Performs overhauls, repairs, and/or adjustments on a variety of diesel, gasoline, transit passenger buses, vans, and shop equipment
Troubleshoots, repairs, or installs and performs preventative maintenance on transit passenger bus, vans, and vehicles
Able to diagnose, repair, or replace components including new and rebuilt engines, transmissions, differentials, air-conditioning systems, and compressors
Performs diagnosis and repair of wheelchair lifts and ramps, fare boxes, destination sign systems, lighting systems, drive motors and generators, and gearboxes
Repairs and reconditions electrical systems, performs valve adjustments, tune-ups, tests, and repairs starters. Recharges batteries, repairs, and replaces other components such as generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches, and various other electrical components
Diagnoses, relines, and adjusts air and hydraulic brake systems; diagnoses and repairs axles and attachments
Replaces a variety of interior and exterior body parts such as bumpers, body panels, glass, doors, fare boxes, bicycle racks, seats, and destination sign systems; repairs both interior and exterior body parts and panels
Performs basic machine shop work; steam cleans parts and equipment; maintains shop and cleans up after working on specific assignments; mop, sweep, pick up debris, pressure wash, and scrub floors with the use of a pressure washer and floor scrubber
Maintains paper and electronic records of preventative maintenance, time, materials, parts, and work performed. Drives vehicle to and from service bays; responds to road calls; performs bus exchanges; may be required to perform work in the field
May work on heavy diesel equipment and overhauling auto transmissions
Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school or trade school AND a minimum of four (4) years of experience performing mechanical maintenance and repair work on buses, heavy equipment, and/or vehicles as a journeyman mechanic. Additional skilled experience may be substituted for the required high school education on a year-for-year basis, with a maximum of two years. Experience in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of bus HVAC systems is desirable.

License:
Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsements within 90 days of hire. 

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of: Basic methods of mechanics and mechanic tools and equipment; bus and/or heavy truck mechanics, fuel, ignition, electrical, and cooling systems and their repair and adjustment; operation and care of internal combustion engines, equipment chassis and parts; HVAC and various Cummins ISL, diesel, and gasoline engines; oxy-acetylene and electric welding, fabrication equipment, and their operation; computerized management systems; methods and procedures of safe handling and disposing of hazardous materials, and safety practices and procedures used in the operation of hand and power tools.

Ability to: Use computers and diagnostic scanners to aid in the diagnosis of problems used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of motor equipment; make mechanical repairs to a variety of automotive and truck equipment; operate automotive and machine shop tools such as lathes, drills, presses, grinders, reamers, and brake relining machines; accurately diagnose mechanical, electrical, and computer-related trouble; utilize computer diagnostic tools. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at the appropriate level to comprehend and follow instructions; perform simple and repetitive tasks; maintain a work pace appropriate to a given work load; maintain work, time, material, repair and parts records, and perform complex and varied tasks as assigned; assist other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required; make decisions/evaluations without immediate supervision; diagnose multiplex wiring systems to include reading ladder logic tables.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work is performed indoors and occasionally outdoors and may involve excessive noise, extreme temperatures, humidity or wetness, dust, gas, fumes, odors or chemicals, dust or wind, vibration, toxic substances, radiation, explosive, or electrical and mechanical hazards. Work involves physical demands such as sitting, walking, standing, bending (neck & from waist), reaching (up and down), stooping, kneeling, crawling, twisting (neck and waist); use of hands in simple and power grasp, fine manipulation; driving/steering, pushing/pulling; required to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Working at heights requiring the use of fall arrest equipment; walking and working on uneven surfaces; working while wearing various types of personal protective equipment including but not limited to: safety glasses or face shields, electric shock prevention gloves and boots, face mask, reflective work clothing, or other protective equipment as may be required by ACRTA Transportation Department or other regulatory agencies.

To Apply: Email your resume to Theran.Carroll@jfs.ohio.gov with “RTA Mechanic” in the subject line.

See all jobs from this company

Job Summary

Employment Type:: Full Time Employee
Job type:: Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:: No
Education Level:: High school graduate
Work Days:: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Job Reference Code: N/A
Salary: N/A
Licenses / Certifications:: N/A; Applied Math: 5; Graphic Literacy: 4; Workplace Documentation: 4

Search

Mechanic

Allen County RTA - Lima, OH

Job Description

Contact Information

Job Summary