L.E.T.S Mechanic Job Howell area,Michigan USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: L.E.T.S. - Mechanic

Livingston County was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

LETS provides nearly 150,000 passenger trips annually with a fleet of 28 wheelchair-accessible vans and buses. LETS is organized as a department of Livingston County and is funded by a combination of federal grants, state grants, revenue from passenger fares and service contracts, and local government and non-profit contributions.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager for Transportation Services, this position is responsible for the County's vehicle maintenance. Performs diagnosis and inspection of vehicles. Performs and tracks vehicle preventive maintenance and repair activities to include inspections, road testing, and replacing/rebuilding of all types of vehicle equipment. May serve as a driver when needed in which case is then responsible for providing safe, efficient, customer friendly transportation via bus, van, or other County vehicle to the public in the County and/or any location in surrounding counties.

Benefits:

Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
Optional HSA with an employer match
Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid vacation, sick days & 13 Holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement* & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Whole Life policies
Employee assistance program

* Pro-rated based on DOH

Pay Rate Information:

The Mechanic position is a full-time, non-union position and starting pay is $26.29/hr this position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 6 wage scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $33.31/hr.

Essential Job Functions:

Works directly with the Maintenance Coordinator to determine course of necessary repairs including, scheduling, tracking, and verifying repairs.

Oversees work performed on County vehicles by outside vendors including on-site inspections.

Transports vehicles, buses, and parts to various facilities for vehicle maintenance.

Enters work orders and schedules maintenance for County vehicles. Maintains records of repairs and maintenance on County vehicles.

Performs fueling and minor repairs for County vehicles, such as changing light bulbs, testing of fuses, and other basic electrical or mechanical problems. Evaluates and troubleshoots vehicles for repairs.

Maintains the cleanliness and related safety of the garage. Maintains and repairs garage equipment such as floor machines, power washers, and steam cleaners. Maintains the parts supply room inventory and supplies for garage.

Adjusts and repairs automotive/bus equipment using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.

May perform motor tune-ups on all types of automotive vehicles and busses, may perform lubrication, oil, and filter changes on vehicles. May perform minor diagnostic repairs.

Repairs and/or replaces/installs defective electrical and mechanical components as necessary including, but not limited to, lights, switches, minor body repairs, wheelchair lifts, and video equipment.

Transports money, checks, and various records to County buildings.

Performs a Michigan Department of Transportation pre-inspection and required post-inspection of vehicles, records any deficiencies, and reports all maintenance needs to proper personnel.

Attends workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical components as necessary including, but not limited to, lights, switches, minor body repairs, wheelchair lifts, and video equipment.

Performs all other duties…