Utility Mechanic

Overview

Utility Mechanic role at TARTA performs routine bus maintenance and provides assistance across service sites.

$27.89/hr – $27.89/hr

• Maintaining mirrors
• Jump starting buses
• Steam cleaning engines

• Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
• Chassis
• Electrical
• Transmission
• Powertrain
• Air Conditioning and Heating
• Inspection Checking buses in and out

• Driving wrecker to service site
• Lifting and towing inoperable buses
• Jump‑starting stalled buses
• Performing minor off‑site repairs
• Using computer system to log completed repairs and requisition more complicated repairs as necessary
• Traveling off site to retrieve parts
• Cleaning work area and equipment

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Commercial Driver’s License (class
  
  A) with passenger and air brake endorsements, obtained 90 days of hire
• Automotive Service Excellence Certification (H-2, H-6 and/ or H-8)
• Passing score on the Utility Mechanic Qualification Test
• Perform troubleshooting and analysis at a basic level
• Identification of elements of schematic drawing
• Driving and maneuvering a forklift in confined spaces
• Computer proficiency
• Apply knowledge of schematic drawings to facilitate expedient repair of electrical systems
• Apply knowledge from formal and on‑the‑job training to on‑the‑job processes
• Proficiently use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment including ABS diagnostic system
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, management and vendors
• Read and comprehend complex written materials
• Operating computer diagnostic equipment as required
• Analyzing data or information to resolve problems
• Operation monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure system is working properly
• Evaluating information against standards
• Learn additional skills on the job to advance toward upper level Mechanic position
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including crawling on occasion, standing for intervals of 4 hours or more without rest, and reaching above shoulder height to retrieve, place, or sort objects weighing in excess of 10 pounds occasionally

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. TARTA does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.