Mechanic Technician

About the position

The Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit Division is one of the country's largest transit systems, employing more than 3,000 people and providing ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trains. Metro Transit is currently seeking Bus and Rail Mechanic Technicians who are dedicated, career-oriented individuals with strong mechanical skills and who want to serve the public. Mechanic Technicians perform diagnosis, repair, and provide preventive maintenance on Metro Transit's buses, train cars, trucks, and equipment. They also remanufacture and rebuild components to the manufacturers' specifications; fabricate/machine/design parts as needed and provide welding and painting services. This position is eligible for benefits after 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Repair door system and pneumatics system.
• Repair HVAC and communication systems.
• Repair interior and exteriors of vehicles.
• Operate Light Rail Vehicle (LRV), hi-rail, and re-rail equipment.
• Operate wheel truing machine, wheel axle press and brake lathe.
• Perform schematic and blueprint reading; electrical/electronic chart recording interpretation.
• Perform computer data entry to communicate the project status through various mediums.
• Attend safety and training meetings; participate in emergency preparedness systems.
• Perform electrification/distribution lock out procedure consistent with established safety protocol.
• Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repairs of battery-electric, electric, and internal combustion propulsion systems.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, replace and rebuild electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems/components.
• Perform service calls.
• Weld, fabricate, cut metal, wood and other materials.
• Clean work areas, buses and equipment using power sweepers and scrubbers, pressure washers, chemicals, soap, and floor dry.
• Complete miscellaneous shop work (fuels/cleans/sweeps directs traffic, empties trash, fills windshield wash buckets.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Perform other related duties apparent or assigned to this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of work experience in diesel, electro, or other mechanic related field.
• Associate degree or two (2) year college or vocational school program.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's Permit and License within the six-month probation or evaluation period.
• Forklift certification obtained during training following hire.
• Ability to obtain an EPA 608 HVAC license within six (6) months of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of full-time professional vehicle troubleshooting and repair experience within the last 10 years.
• Experience driving buses, heavy-duty trucks, and other heavy-duty equipment.

Benefits

• $4000 Hiring Bonus ($2000 after 30 days of employment, $2000 after probation completion).
• Competitive salary starting at $39.51 per hour.
• Initial tool allowance of $1,500 upon completion of probation, with $650 annually for ongoing equipment/tool needs.
• Shift differential pay for overnight shifts.
• Excellent medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Comprehensive training program.