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Title: Bus Maintenance Positions
Company: Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Location: Houston, Texas
Job Status: Full-time
Job ID: 106252
Website: http://www.ridemetro.org
METRO in Houston has great opportunities for bus maintenance professionals!


Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
  • Performs Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) on revenue fleet (Diesel Engines).

  • Inspects and/or test and observe defective equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions of major components and complete assemblies.

  • Performs diagnosis and repair of air brake systems, suspension, steering and alignment.


Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from a related technical school preferred.

  • Minimum three (3) years mechanical repair experience on automotive, medium or heavy duty equipment.

  • Automotive Service Excellence Certificates (ASE) in brakes, steering / suspension, and / or PMI preferred.


A/C & Heat Mechanic

Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
  • The A/C and Heat Mechanic "A" must have a thorough knowledge of all air conditioning and heating components (HVAC) installed on Authority operated vehicles.

  • Performs Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) on vehicle HVAC systems installed on METRO's revenue fleet.

  • Independently diagnoses and repairs all air conditioning and heat defects on Authority vehicles under the supervision of a Mechanical Foreman.


Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from a related technical school preferred.

  • Three (3) years of mechanical repair experience on heating, electrical and air conditioning systems or five (5) years general heavy-duty mechanical experience, with at least one (1) year of heating, electrical or air conditioning work.

  • Automotive Service Excellence Certificates (ASE) in HVAC and/or Electrical/Electronic systems preferred.


Collision Repair

Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
  • Works independently on all phases of mixing, color matching, priming and painting of all parts of METRO operated vehicles and support equipment.

  • Prepares all surfaces including the removal of old surface and all necessary related duties needed to insure a quality finish.

  • Proficient use of specialized tools; equipment, paint guns and welders to complete assigned repair.


Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from a related technical school preferred.
  • Minimum three (3) years paint and body repair experience including general mechanical experience.

  • Automotive Service Excellence Certificates (ASE) in Collision Repair & Refinishing and/or Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair Certificates (ICAR) preferred.


For more information and to apply, visit www.ridemetro.org

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