Class A Mechanic
About The Position
The Class A Mechanic performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty buses and support vehicles, as well as other CTA equipment. The role includes thoroughly inspecting fleet vehicles and documenting inspections, using diagnostic equipment, road-testing vehicles, and responding to road calls. Work must comply with applicable local, county, state, and federal laws and company policies. This is an advanced position requiring strong independent judgment and only routine supervision. The employee must furnish needed hand tools under 1 inch; CTA provides tools over 1 inch. A DOT physical examination and Functional Capacity Exam are required and paid for by CTA. Applicants must also pass pre-employment DOT physical and drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- Five years of experience repairing heavy trucks or heavy buses.
- Proficiency repairing air brakes, air systems, air conditioning systems, chassis, and gas and diesel engines.
- Knowledge of electrical-system troubleshooting.
- Knowledge and prior use of diagnostic computer equipment.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT physical examination and drug and alcohol test.
- Ability to read, write, and follow directions, instructions, department policies, and EPA and OSHA guidelines.
- Ability to furnish needed hand tools under 1 inch; CTA provides tools over 1 inch.
- Verifiable work references.
- Clean driving record and ability to obtain a Mississippi Commercial License Class B with a passenger (P) endorsement.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Physical endurance to lift up to 75 pounds, stand continuously, work with arms extended overhead, climb, and squat.
- Ability to work in a fast-moving automotive maintenance garage.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty buses and support vehicles.
- Thoroughly inspect fleet vehicles and document all inspections.
- Use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair vehicles.
- Road-test vehicles and make road calls.
- Maintain, repair, and inspect CTA equipment in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Benefits
- CTA pays for the DOT Physical Examination and Functional Capacity Exam.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
