Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Full Time 33.20 - 33.20 (Hourly)

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• Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community.
• Receive a substantial tool allowance.
• Enjoy stable, hourly pay ($33.20/hr) with consistent paychecks and excellent potential for overtime—never worry about industry "flat rate" standards, bad assignments, or unpaid setbacks from rust and dirt.
• Access your pay when you need it through Daily Pay which gives you access to your pay before the next payday.
• Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with flexible options ranging from ultra-low cost to low-cost to fit your family's budget.
• Build a long-term career without starting over:
  Move into new roles (body shop, mechanical, trains, buildings) and access advanced special training all within the same organization.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays: Enjoy paid vacation starting after just 6 months (scaling up to 6 weeks based on tenure), 11 paid holidays (including Juneteenth, your birthday, and floating options), and monthly sick leave accrual after your first year.
• Get back up childcare or eldercare through our Bright Horizons program. This gives each employee 15 sessions per year to use these services and a minimal co-pay. 1 session can be up to 10 hours of care for your loved one.
• Have your Student Loans go away! Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Tuition reimbursement programs available. $5,250 annually.
• Robust Tuition Support: Maximize your professional growth with up to 100% tuition coverage through our partnership with UMSL or save 20% on courses at Webster University and Lindenwood University.
• Student loan payment 401k match programs available.
• Access to pet insurance and other supplemental benefits.
• Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings.
• Work out anytime for FREE at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7 or get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and Genesis Health Clubs - Ballpark Village.
• Enjoy free Metro Link and Metro Bus access.
• Save with discounted cell phone plans.

Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

A station mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and verifying repairs on a fleet of Metro transit buses. Possible candidates must be proficient in the diagnosis of engines, transmissions/drive lines, air brakes and steering/suspension systems as well as a competent understanding of electrical systems. Other responsibilities include performing and documenting inspections, listing any defects found and repairing defects. Candidates must be able to effectively communicate specific details about diagnosis and repairs made to the buses.

Metro is an industry leader in operations and on-time performance, and is internationally recognized for its comprehensive maintenance program

• Diagnosing, repairing and verifying repairs on a fleet of Metro transit buses
• Diagnosis of engines, transmissions/drive lines, air brakes and steering/suspension systems as well as a competent understanding of electrical systems
• Performing and documenting inspections, listing any defects found and repairing defects
• Communicate specific details about diagnosis and repairs made to the buses

• Able to skillfully perform all duties or other work required in the station shop maintenance program, including minor repairs to seat cushions and seat backs, relining brakes, replacement of differentials, and transmissions.
• Capable of doing high-precision work.
• Must be able to read diagrams, interpret drawings and shop manuals pertaining to buses.
• Must be able to perform skillfully and intelligently all operations required to perform all inspection for all types of buses following written instructions.
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