Mechanic Apprentice

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit • Tampa, FL

54d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will perform beginning level maintenance and repairs of HART vehicles and mechanical equipment. This is an entry-level position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Valid Florida Driver's License or be able to obtain one within in 10 days of hire or moving to the State of Florida.
• Florida Driver's License: must obtain Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class (B) with "P" (Passenger) endorsement is required for promotion to a mechanic position.
• Basic knowledge of methods, practices, tools and equipment used in maintaining, removing, repairing, overhauling and replacing diesel and or gasoline engines, transmissions, air conditioning and heating systems, electrical troubleshooting brakes and air systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, precautions and safety requirements of the associated job duties.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment safely.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of personalities.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance, when required.
• Ability to work various shifts, hours and days.
• Ability to meet attendance requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a diesel or mechanical technical school is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs beginner-level maintenance and repair on transit buses, mechanical equipment, and/or automotive vehicles, gasoline, CNG and diesel powered, including but not limited to engine adjustment, braking systems, shock absorbers and suspension systems and electrical and hydraulic parts and components.
• Performs some preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections to determine need for repairs; road test vehicles upon completion of repairs.
• Performs some service call and emergency repairs in the field.
• Maintains records of work performed.
• Assists high-level mechanics in more difficult and complex maintenance and repair tasks.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees