Mechanic

Crawford Area Transportation Authority•Oil City, PA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a traveling mechanic position (floater). The Mechanic will travel to each of our locations (Meadville, Oil City, Titusville, Clarion and Marienville) when needed. A company car will be provided. Home base for this position will be in Oil City. The Mechanic 1 is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance of buses, vans, cars, and trucks in an efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Class B CDL with Air Brake restriction lifted and Passenger Endorsements required (can be obtained during employment probationary period)
Must maintain PA State inspection license
2-5 years of experience in automotive mechanical repair preferred
Experience with fleet maintenance preferred
Must obtain Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance and Act 34 PA State Police Criminal Clearance
Must not appear on Preclusion Lists as defined by “Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Bulletin 99-11-05 Provider Screening of Employees and Contractors for Exclusion from Participating in Federal Healthcare Programs.

Responsibilities

Approach oversight of Authority objectives with integrity and respect
Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance to our preventative maintenance schedule as determined by the Authority
Determine causes of operating errors, formulating plan of correction, and ordering parts as necessary
Perform preventive maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery
Assist in preparing Public Transportation Vehicles for daily service, including fueling, cleaning, positioning, and parking buses, as required
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition
Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists
Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications
Inspect defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels
Align front ends and suspension systems
Perform state inspections & record information as required by law on fleet vehicles
Document all work completed on a work order in the Fleet Information Management System