Skilled Mechanic

4 weeks ago


Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled mechanic to join our team at the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. As a Class B (T-4) mechanic, you will be responsible for performing skilled mechanical repair work on heavy vehicle equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Repairs or overhauls major units of the chassis, including motors, clutches, transmissions, and differentials.
  • Checks and repairs minor electrical failures.
  • Repairs GPS systems and camera systems.
  • Replaces and rebuilds shock absorbers.
  • Repairs or overhauls brake systems.
  • Overhauls, replaces various ignition system parts.
  • Tunes up engines.
  • Checks and repairs fare collection equipment.
  • Repairs, troubleshoots, and replaces air conditioning components.
  • Tests all repairs and maintains necessary records.

Requirements:

  • Good knowledge of motor and chassis units and general bus repair practices, tools, and equipment.
  • Skill in the use of bus repair tools and equipment.
  • Ability to quickly diagnose problems and make appropriate repairs.
  • Good powers of observation.
  • Initiative and resourcefulness in handling repair problems.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs on a routine basis and up to 75 lbs on an intermittent basis.

Acceptable Training and Experience:

  • Considerable experience in repairing heavy vehicle equipment.
  • Completion of a high school or vocational course.
  • Possession of a Section 608 Type II air conditioning certification within the probation period.
  • Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits: The benefits for this position are negotiated between the Central County Transit Authority and the Amalgamated Transit Unit (ATU). For a summary of benefits in ATU positions, please visit our website.



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