Mechanic Helper

Job Summary - Essential Functions:
The Mechanic Helper assists mechanics and performs a full range of general maintenance and servicing on all equipment and its components.

These essential functions include the following:

• Maintain service, quality, and safety standards.

• Lube, oil and filter service.

• Chassis inspection and adjustments.

• Tire balance.

• Assisting first and second-class mechanics.

• Rebuild non-mechanical component parts (e.g., mirrors, radius rods, and air dryers).

• Minor repair of light, sockets, bulbs/lens.

• Re-bush torque (radius) rods.

• Maintain and replace wiper arms and blades.

• Install replacement batteries (for cars, trucks, and van only).

• Maintain and repair window latches (excluding emergency latches).

• Maintain and replace sun visors, light panels, mud flaps, mirrors and mirror arms, and tires.

• Handle red box installation.

• Schedule rack installation (for CATA flyer only).

• Manage vinyl/decal replacement (interior) and small repair (exterior).

• Stop request cables (does not include tape strips or stop request buttons).

• Maintain and repair seat cushions, A/C grills, and W/C restraints (belts only).

• Jump-start buses as needed.

• Replace transfer cutters (in existing vehicles).

• Brake shoe tear down (not on bus without mechanic).

• Paint step wells.

• Load test and charge batteries (bench test area only).

Reports To:
Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Associate degree in Diesel Service Technology a plus.

• Minimum three years of work experience preferred.

• Knowledge and experience in heavy-duty diesel equipment maintenance and repair preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the State of Michigan and submit a clean five (5) year driving record with application.

• The successful candidate must possess a Temporary Instruction Permit for a Commercial Driver License or possess a CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements.

• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s license with B with airbrake and passenger endorsements with eligible driving status (not restricted) from the State of Michigan within 90 days of hire.

• Must possess a Forklift Driving Certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment.

• Able to pass a basic mechanic knowledge test administered by CATA.

• ASE (T8 or H8) PM Certification is required.

• Must provide a complete set of tools up through 1¼ size wrenches and sockets, including metric tools required to do the job up to 20 mm.

• Able to lift and move parts and supplies, some more than fifty (50) pounds.

• Punctual and reliable attendance as necessary to meet ongoing service requirements for public transportation.

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

Application Information
To apply, visit cata.org/drive If you have any questions, please call (517) 394-1100.