L.E.T.S. - Mechanic

About the role

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager for Transportation Services, this position is responsible for the County's vehicle maintenance. Performs diagnosis and inspection of vehicles, preventive maintenance and repair activities, and may serve as a driver when needed.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Maintenance Coordinator to determine course of necessary repairs including scheduling, tracking, and verifying repairs.
• Oversees work performed on County vehicles by outside vendors including on-site inspections.
• Transports vehicles, buses, and parts to various facilities for vehicle maintenance.
• Enters work orders and schedules maintenance for County vehicles.
• Maintains records of repairs and maintenance on County vehicles.
• Performs fueling and minor repairs for County vehicles, such as changing light bulbs, testing of fuses, and other basic electrical or mechanical problems.
• Evaluates and troubleshoots vehicles for repairs.
• Maintains the cleanliness and related safety of the garage.
• Maintains and repairs garage equipment such as floor machines, power washers, and steam cleaners.
• Maintains the parts supply room inventory and supplies for garage.
• Adjusts and repairs automotive/bus equipment using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• May perform motor tune-ups on all types of automotive vehicles and buses, may perform lubrication, oil, and filter changes on vehicles. May perform minor diagnostic repairs.
• Repairs and/or replaces/installs defective electrical and mechanical components as necessary including, but not limited to, lights, switches, minor body repairs, wheelchair lifts, and video equipment.
• Transports money, checks, and various records to County buildings.
• Performs a Michigan Department of Transportation pre-inspection and required post-inspection of vehicles, records any deficiencies, and reports all maintenance needs to proper personnel.
• Attends workshops and seminars as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical components as necessary including, but not limited to, lights, switches, minor body repairs, wheelchair lifts, and video equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of progressively more responsible experience in light mechanical or maintenance repair.
• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Certification as a State of Michigan Master Auto Mechanic is highly desirable.
• Michigan Commercial Driver's License – Class C with passenger endorsement.
• Must pass a Michigan Department of Transportation physical and drug screen prior to employment.
• Must obtain a Michigan Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certification within ten days of employment and CPR training within six months of employment. Certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of vehicle engines, automotive electrical components, transmissions, brakes, and other components of automotive equipment, performing minor repairs on vehicles, evaluating and diagnosing vehicle maintenance and repairs, ensuring repairs are performed by outside vendors properly, creating and maintaining accurate and detailed records, and ensuring vehicles comply with Federal Transit Administration and Michigan Department of Transportation guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of County roads and ability to read maps, work with a variety of people including passengers with special needs and assistance requirements, perform basic arithmetic, prepare receipts and daily log reports, and drive safely in all weather conditions.
• Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing accurate reports.
• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• 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, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including some Microsoft Suite applications and software utilized by L.E.T.S.
• Skill in the use of specialized vehicle transportation equipment such as chair lifts and securing passengers prior to transport.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and view written documents. Uses hand strength to grasp tools. Must lift or push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. without assistance; accommodations will be made as needed for heavier objects. Works in both a garage environment and outdoor weather conditions and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, noxious odors and vibrations from mechanical repairs and driving a bus in traffic. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.

Benefits

• Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
• Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
• Optional HSA with an employer match
• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, sick days & 13 Holidays; unused vacation and sick time rolls over
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement and $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment
• Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Whole Life policies
• Employee assistance program

Pay

Starting pay is $26.29/hr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within the Non-Union Grade 6 wage scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $33.31/hr.