Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Job Details

Job Location:

803 - Urbana, IL 61802

Position Type:
Full-Time Hourly Education Level: Associate Degree Salary Range: $28.86 - $32.98 Hourly Job Shift: Varies Job Category:
Maintenance Maintenance & Facilities Department | Full-Time Hourly | Non-Exempt | Safety-Sensitive

A Technician is responsible forperformingthe fundamentals ofmechanicalrepair to ensure vehiclesremainin factory specification and are safe for public service.

This is a full-time position that worksunder the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor.

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and campaigns on all fleet and contracted vehicles
• Performcomponentreplacement for preventative and reactive maintenance on all fleet and contracted vehicles
• Perform diagnostic work on air and brake, electrical, steering, A/C and heating, drive train, hybrid, and hydrogen systems
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Maintain and wear all required personal protective equipment in the manner recommended by the manufacturer and OSHA
• Perform road calls and snow removal when required
• Coordinate work assignments and completion of duties with coworkers
• Completean accurate and thorough documentation of work performed daily

The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Employee must be able to use a variety of equipment and tools for up to 8 hours per day, up to 5 days per week. Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, pushing/pulling,climbing and descending ladders and stairs, reaching above shoulders, and lifting and transporting heavy objects such as equipment, tools, and parts. Position requireslong periodsof standing and frequent walking; ability to talk and hear;

use vision to read printed materials, computer screen, and to use equipment and tools properly; arm, hand, and finger dexterity tooperatetools and equipment and to access information.

This is considered a Medium-Work position, andemployeemust exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects.

Employeemustpossessthe ability to move heavier weights as needed withassistanceand/or the proper equipment.

Position involves working in maintenance garage / shop and outdoor settings, including on buses. Noise levels are moderate to loud and may require hearing protection.

Employee will work in controlled temperature settings, hot or cold temperatures,or in inclement weather.

Employee will be subject to air and noise pollutants, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, high voltage, compressed air, vehicle contaminants, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. There are frequent interruptions to workflow and an expectation to hold and attend meetings on a regular basis.

Work shifts vary from day to night, as needed. MTD operates seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, and this position may require some work outside of traditional business hours.

All MTD employees are trainedonthe Management System Policy and the impacts associated with this position.

Applicant must pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug and alcohol testing.

Applicant must be able to obtain andmaintaina DOT Medical Card.

The employee will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment and isrequiredtocomply withMTD’s Drug & Alcohol Policy which includes being cannabis-free in all safety-sensitive positions.

This job description is subject to change asneedsof the District, and the toolsused,evolve over time.

MTD offers the following benefits for this position (some benefits…