Mechanic - Valley Metro - Mesa

Work-Shift options including both:

• 4 days a week, 10 hours shifts (Tempe Only)
• 5 days a week, 8 hours shifts (Tempe & Mesa)

What We Offer:

• Hourly Rate: $28.85 hour - $38.85 hour, in accordance with our CBA
• Shift Differential Pay
• Earn up to $2.70 more an hour with ASE Certifications
• $300 Tool allowance at the completion of each year of service
• Uniforms Provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits; effective on Day One
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Knowledge and Experience

• One (1) year progressive heavy equipment maintenance required.
• Understanding of all systems onboard the fleet transportation vehicles
• Component/System understanding:
  Air Conditioning, Brakes, Engine, Transmission, Suspension and Steering, Electrical, Fuel, Lubrication, and Differentials
• Understanding the A-B-Cs of Preventive Maintenance Procedures
• Knowledge and use of proper safety equipment at all time
• Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses, or seminars desirable
• High School diploma or GED Driver’s license required
• Experience with diagnostic computer equipment required
• Must have a basic understanding of the design, adjustment, overhaul of medium to heavy duty braking systems.
• Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, have ability to prioritize and be detail oriented.
• Must be able to perform physical activities including working on top of coaches and lifting up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Must be flexible and work in a 24/7 environment.
• Must be able to obtain a AZ Commercial Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Skills

• Evidence of a "safety first" attitude
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision (completing assigned work accurately and in a timely manner)
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Sound judgement:
  Good problem-solving and analytical skills (troubleshoot technical issues, communicate, and document solutions to non-technical parties)
• Must have good communication skills, ability to both verbally and in written format document questions and diagnostic information to management personnel

Key Accountabilities

Responsibilities:

• Detect, diagnose and repairs coaches concentrating on major complicated / complex problems including but are not limited to; ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression system, sensitive edges, tires, and transmissions
• Performs both in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic and precision tools
• Performs upgrades and/or modifications on coach systems and equipment per manufactures recommendations or client requests
• Utilizes computer diagnostic equipment to include but not limited to;
  Cummins Insite, Allison prognostics, complex electrical schematics; ladder logic diagrams, VANSCO and DINEX coach control systems to diagnose troubleshoot coach electrical functions
• Researches and evaluates coach problems, provides comprehensive analysis to management in both written and oral format
• Assists Foreman to tracks trends, parts usage and costs utilizing work orders, preventative maintenance sheets, road calls and experience
• Test coaches for proper working order including road-driving tests
• Fills out work orders specifying parts and labor

Preventive Maintenance:

• Preventative maintenance inspections are based in mileage and days.
• Inspections and repairs include but are not limited to; ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire extinguishers and sensitive edges, tires and transmissions.

• Activities:
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on all types of coaches following specific check lists.
• Fills out work orders specifying parts and labor.

Corrective Maintenance:

• • Inspects and verifies problems on coaches using various diagnostic equipment.
  • Cleans, repairs, and replaces coach equipment as required
  • Test coaches for proper working order…