Mechanic First Class

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Full Time Hourly Legal Address, Lansing, MI, US

30+ days ago Requisition

CATA is hiring for a Mechanic First Class to join our growing Maintenance team. This position offers a $7,500 signing bonus, competitive rates and great benefits!

Inspection, diagnosis, and repairs, both major and minor, to various types of equipment and their components, including the duties of a Mechanic Second Class, Mechanic Helper, Utility and the following areas:

• Complete diesel tune‑up, overhaul, and components
• Complete gas overhaul
• Complete light and heavy‑duty transmission overhaul
• Machining – i.e., valve grinding
• Differential overhaul
• Suspension – air spring, hydraulic
• Pneumatic Systems – brakes, steering, accessories
• Hydraulic Systems – Brakes, Steering, Accessories
• Electrical Systems – starting and charging
• Ignition, Gas tune‑up, Scope Analysis
• Chassis Wiring and Accessories
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Installation and Removal of Fareboxes
• Welding – general knowledge and basic application
• Minor bodywork and panel replacement

The candidate must provide a complete set of tools to efficiently perform the job described. This includes a complete set of mechanics tools (excluding special tools) up through 1¼ inch size wrenches and sockets, including metric tools required to do the job up to 20 mm.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the State of Michigan and submit a clean five (5) year driving record with the application.
• Must possess a Michigan Chauffeur‑based “BP” temporary instruction CDL permit (T.I.P.) prior to hire date.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan Group B Commercial Driver License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain an Industrial Forklift permit within 30 days of employment.
• CATA does operate 7 days a week, and you are expected to be available to work any shift. This is not seasonal or on‑call work.
• Able to read and speak English with comprehension and follow procedures and policies.
• Very neat appearance.
• Exceptional attendance is required to meet ongoing service requirements for public transportation. Must be dependable.
• Consistently provide prompt, courteous, and appropriate service to the public.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, vision screening, and drug screen administered by a physician designated by the Capital Area Transportation Authority.
• Must be able to pass the ASE test on Preventative Maintenance (PM), six (6) of the State of Michigan certification tests, and pass a written qualification test administered by the Authority with a passing score of 70 percent (70%).

This job description is stated in general terms and does not describe all duties which may be assigned or required.