Description
Providing care to our community!
CityLift and CountyLink services are provided by Transdev in the greater Peoria area. We give support and mobility to people who otherwise would not have the freedom to be apart of our great community. CityLift Mechanic provide our drivers with safe, reliable transportation and timely service repairs.
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What we offer:
- Hourly rate $26.26 (not a flat rate) with Annual raises
- Medical/Dental/Vision health benefits - Blue Cross Blue Shield*
- 401(K) retirement plan*
- Paid time off and holidays*
- Ability to advance your career
- Tool allowance $450 after one year
- Uniforms provided
Overview of Position:
Diagnoses and repairs various systems with the most complicated/complex problems under general supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, maintains and installs component parts of transit vehicles.
- Inspects and diagnoses problems on all assigned transit vehicles and equipment.
- Services and/or repairs all assigned transit vehicles and related light and heavy mechanical equipment.
- Performs preventative maintenance procedure inspections to transit vehicles as required by Federal, state, and local guidelines; performs preventative maintenance as needed.
- Performs upgrades and/or modifications on coach systems and equipment.
- Performs road calls and on-the-road repairs as needed.
- Assists and monitors the work of Mechanic Bs and Cs on the work team.
- Maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
- Other duties as required.
Education, Licensing, and Certifications :
Education: High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED. Must be age 21 or older.
Education Preferred: Appropriate Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred but not required. Master Mechanic certification preferred.
Experience :
Field and years of experience required: 5 or more years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of all types of heavy duty transit equipment
Experience preferred:
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Broad understanding of all mechanical systems related to transit vehicles
- Ability to read, interpret and apply documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to read blue prints, schematics, and other mechanical diagrams
- Ability to read and write routine reports, forms, and other documentation or correspondence
- Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to details
- Ability to assist others and monitor their work for accuracy and completeness
Skills and Knowledge Preferred:
Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent) <5%
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Drug testing and background check
Testing related to job requirements
Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to sit.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; and smell.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in a damp environment with moderate noise. May be exposed to water, fumes, and chemicals.