Mechanic

Job ID: OPAM2003101501

Department: Maintenance

Location: Inkster, Troy, Pontiac or Clinton Twp, MI

Rate of Pay: $22.08 per hour

Union:  United Auto Workers

Start Date: SMART is not currently hiring for this position, but is accepting applications for future openings. Your application will be kept on file for six months.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, performs the full range of automotive and mechanical repair and maintenance tasks to a variety of gasoline and diesel powered buses and related vehicles.  Performs related duties, including the maintenance and repair of shop equipment.  Road tests buses and other vehicles

Minimum Requirements:

Education equivalent to graduation from high school; training and experience in repairing and rebuilding a variety of gasoline powered vehicles or completion of an approved four year apprenticeship in automotive repair or its equivalent; ability to obtain A/C certifications R134A and R22; some ability to weld, braze and cut with electric arc and acetylene torch; reasonable knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment; physical strength and agility.  Mechanics are required to provide the tools necessary to perform the work assigned,

NOTE: Applicants must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License with no suspensions within the last five (5) years and not more than three (3) points on their driving record.  Newly-hired employees are required to obtain a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP) with a Group B endorsement (airbrakes) within 30 days of hire and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of employment.  Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen and will be subject to random drug testing during their employment.

Benefits:

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits program.  Click here for a general list of benefits.