Diesel Mechanic

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A station mechanic diagnoses, repairs, and verifies repairs on Metro’s fleet of transit buses. The role requires proficiency in diagnosing engines, transmissions and drivelines, air brakes, and steering and suspension systems, along with a competent understanding of electrical systems. Mechanics perform and document inspections, record defects, repair defects, and communicate details of diagnoses and repairs. The position supports Metro’s maintenance program and may include road calls or exchanges when employees regularly assigned to that work are unavailable.

The work includes a range of station-shop maintenance and minor repairs, such as brake relining; replacement of differentials, transmissions, and other components; electrical diagnosis and minor wiring repairs; repairs to hoses, brakes, chassis, and air and hydraulic components; tire changes; steering repairs; and adjustments or minor repairs to air-conditioning units. Other duties include specified body and glass replacements, temporary body patch repairs, limited paint touch-up, and limited welding by trained employees. Tools for the specified minor work are provided by the agency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency diagnosing engines, transmissions and drivelines, air brakes, and steering and suspension systems, with a competent understanding of electrical systems.
• Ability to skillfully perform station-shop maintenance duties and required repairs, including high-precision work.
• Ability to read diagrams and interpret drawings and shop manuals pertaining to buses.
• Ability to perform inspections for all types of buses skillfully and intelligently while following written instructions.
• Ability to diagnose electrical circuits and make adjustments, component replacements, and minor repairs to single-purpose wiring.
• Ability to adjust, replace, or make minor repairs to hoses, brake components, chassis, air and hydraulic components, and mounted tires.
• Ability to repair spindle kingpins or bushings and replace steering boxes and components.
• Ability to adjust, replace parts, and make repairs to air-conditioning units that do not require component teardown and rebuilding.
• Ability to perform the specified body and component replacements, temporary body patch repairs, and glass replacements.
• Welding duties are limited to employees who have been trained.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree in Automotive or Diesel Technology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and verify repairs on Metro transit buses.
• Diagnose engines, transmissions and drivelines, air brakes, steering and suspension systems, and electrical systems.
• Perform and document bus inspections, list defects found, and repair defects.
• Communicate specific details about diagnoses and repairs made to buses.
• Perform station-shop maintenance and repairs, including minor repairs to seats, brake relining, and replacement of differentials and transmissions.
• Read diagrams, interpret drawings and shop manuals, and perform bus inspections according to written instructions.
• Diagnose electrical circuit problems, adjust or replace electrical components, and make minor repairs to single-purpose wiring.
• Repair or replace hoses, brake components, chassis, air and hydraulic components, mounted tires, steering components, and specified air-conditioning components.
• Perform specified body and component replacements, temporary body patch repairs, and limited paint touch-up.
• Replace side, rear, or framed glass units; perform limited welding when trained and when required for component changes or vehicle safety.
• Make road calls or exchanges when employees regularly assigned to that work are unavailable.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Stable hourly pay and opportunities for overtime.
• Tool allowance.
• Daily Pay access to earned pay before the next payday.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with flexible cost options.
• Paid vacation beginning after six months, scaling up to six weeks based on tenure.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Monthly sick leave accrual after the first year.
• Bright Horizons childcare or eldercare support, with 15 sessions per employee per year and a minimal co-pay.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 annually.
• Up to 100% tuition coverage through a partnership with UMSL and course discounts at Webster University and Lindenwood University.
• Student loan payment and 401(k) match programs.
• Pet insurance and other supplemental benefits.
• Wellness program with free health screenings.
• Free access to nine onsite gyms, available 24/7, or discounts at participating gyms.
• Free MetroLink and MetroBus access.
• Discounted cell phone plans.
• Opportunities to move into other roles and access advanced special training within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED