Bus Mechanic

Description

Supervised By: Transportation Manager and Lead Mechanic
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager and oversight of the Lead Mechanic, performs a variety of skilled repair and maintenance tasks on buses, trucks, cars and other power-driven equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs mechanical duties in the repair, inspection and maintenance of buses, trucks, cars and other power-driven equipment, with guidance and direction from the Lead Mechanic.
• Assists in the machining of parts for automotive equipment and machinery according to specifications.
• Prepares necessary records pertaining to work performed.
• Follows a predetermined preventative maintenance program on buses, trucks, cars and other power-driven equipment.
• Aids in maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies and materials.
• Conducts performance tests and inspections of new and newly repaired apparatus, vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Submits reports and maintains detailed records of all tests, repairs, inventory and inspections.
• Performs snow plowing around Otsego County Bus System with Tractor or pick-up truck.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Typical Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or GED with college or vocational coursework in automotive repair.
• Practical knowledge of heavy and light automotive mechanical equipment maintenance normally acquired through at least three years of automotive maintenance and repair experience.
• The county, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Possession of a valid Michigan Commercial Driver’s License.
• Negative results on pre-employment and random USDOT drug and alcohol screens for this “safety sensitive” position.
• Certification as a State Master Mechanic or NIASE certification in diesel, gas engine, and brake repair is preferred.
• May increase hourly rate by additional twenty-five cents ($0.25) per hour for each additional license/certificate (up to 6) signifying areas of expertise over the two (2) such licenses/certificates required by the Employer for initial employment.
• Ability to use a variety of automotive tools and diagnostic equipment to perform automotive repairs.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot a variety of automotive problems.
• Knowledge of the practices and safety issues involved in maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to effectively diagnose equipment problems and work cooperatively with equipment users to maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete maintenance records, both in electronic and non-electronic format.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and equipment manufacturer’s manuals.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with county employees, contractors to the county, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, bus patrons and the public.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, squat, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and view written documents.
• The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, such as to operate and repair vibrating machinery, use wrenches, hand tools, etc., and operate motorized equipment and vehicles.
• The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in both indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• The employee works near moving mechanical equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be very loud.

Benefit Summary

• Teamsters Bus Local 214 MERS (Municipal Employees' Retirement System) Defined Contribution Plan, Employee elects 1-3% and County contributes 2% Normal Retirement Age: 60 Vesting – 3-6 years graded vesting
• Health Benefits: Employees will cost share 20% of medical and Rx premiums. All cost shares will be deducted by pre-tax payroll deduction. New employees will be eligible to enroll on the first day of employment.
• Mental Health Benefits: Medical/RX Priority Health HMO Priority Telemedicine 24/7 Access to physicians
• Dental: 100/75/50/50, $1,000 ortho max, $1000 annual max
• Vision Insurance: 12/12/12 Medical Opt-out Option Eligible employees electing not to participate in the Employer’s group medical care coverage will receive an annual stipend of $2,000, to be paid quarterly. New participants will be added as soon as allowed by plan requirements.
• Life/ADD/Disability: Life Insurance $10,000 ADD $10,000 Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks of coverage 66 2/3% of pre-disability earnings Max: $500 per week
• Holidays: New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Thanksgiving Day Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Christmas Eve Day Independence Day Christmas Day New Year’s Eve Day 3 Floating holidays: may be used anytime during the calendar year
• Voluntary Benefits: Additional voluntary benefits are available such as, medical flexible spending accounts and dependent care reimbursement accounts, additional life insurance, cancer and additional disability policies as well as 457 voluntary retirement programs.
• Personal Time: Every January, all regular full-time employees will be credited with personal hours. Employees that work 40 hours per week will be credited with 72 personal/ESTA leave hours.
• Vacation Time: Each regular full-time and regular part-time employee shall earn, on a pro-rated basis, vacation time as follows: From start date up to and including 5 years of service 80 hours From 6 years and up to and including 10 years of service 120 hours From 11 years of service and over 160 hours Vacation time will be credited to the employee’s bank on a bi-weekly basis. Employees can only have up to their base vacation accrued in their vacation bank at any one time and they may not use more than what is currently in their vacation bank. Vacation leave may not be taken until the employee has been employed for six (6) months.
• Wellness: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to our on-site wellness room and access to our County membership at Powerhouse Gym.
• EAP Program: We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and that an investment in your well-being is a sound investment for everyone. We understand that each of us will be faced with a personal problem in our lives. Such common difficulties may or may not impact our work lives, but will certainly affect the satisfaction in our lives. Most personal concerns can be resolved, or their effects minimized, through appropriate assistance. A counselor helps people work through concerns much like a coach helps an athlete improve through supportive, objective feedback and suggestions. The Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is a completely confidential, short-term counseling service, utilizing a practical approach toward problem resolution. Sometimes we are so close to a problem that it becomes hard to look at it, and therefore, we may have a difficult time identifying the solutions. Professional assistance can make the difference between a problem repeating itself, and resolving it for good the first time it occurs. This is intended as an easy-to-read summary only. It is not a contract. The current Teamster Bus Local 214 contract can be viewed here.