JOB SUMMARY:
Position requires diagnosing, repairing and maintenance of Lebanon Transit (LT) revenue, non-revenue vehicles and related equipment with particular attention to Shared Ride vehicles.
Must possess Class 1 Pennsylvania State Inspection License.
The position receives training and works according to LT standards.
Accountable for maintaining a safe working environment.
This position is responsible for meeting all attendance requirements.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Employee will perform his/her duties with little or no supervision.
This position reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance and Procurement or Senior Mechanic in the absence of the Supervisor of Maintenance and Procurement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Maintain and repair buses, vans, non-revenue and related equipment;
• Perform adjustments and tune ups;
• Perform Preventative Maintenance services on LT vehicles;
• Keep equipment and vehicles in good operating condition;
• Tire rotations/changes;
• Perform services including grease and lubricants;
• Perform Pennsylvania State Inspections within six (6) months;
• Perform road tests and road calls including assisting with LT’s emergency duties;
• Perform service checks and complete required paperwork;
• When not performing vehicle maintenance he/she will help keep garage area, equipment and vehicles clean to include but not limited to washing outside and sweeping inside of buses and vans;
• Assist in maintaining records and completing work orders;
• Be available to drive vehicles in revenue service when required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability, mental/physical demands and work environments required to perform the essential job functions.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge and experience in vehicle repair and maintenance;
• Ability to complete reports/work orders using computer;
• Must have knowledge if computer driven automotive diagnostic software:
• Must be able to read and understand technical guidance concerning vehicle and equipment repair;
• Must be able to effectively communicate and follow oral/written instructions that are provided in English;
• Must have own tools;
• Ability to use and care for LT tools and equipment;
• Ability to work with little or no supervision;
• High school education with vehicle maintenance background (technical or trade school preferred);
• Must be available to work overtime when requested by the Supervisor of Maintenance and Procurement;
• Work when requested by the Supervisor of Maintenance and Procurement or the Senior Mechanic in the absence of the Supervisor of Maintenance and Procurement;
• Employee should have the drive and desire to become a team player with the best interests of LT in mind;
• Fulfill any and all other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor of Maintenance and Procurement or the Senior Mechanic in the absence of the Supervisor of Maintenance and Procurement.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative (may not be all inclusive) of those functions to be met by employee to successfully perform his/her job duties:
• This is very heavy work requiring exertion in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to use necessary tool and to move objects;
• This position requires the dexterity and mobility to enter and exit a number of different vehicle while maintaining three points of contact;
• Must be able to lift and carry objects safely, usually no more than 75 lbs. but occasionally with weights in excess of 100 lbs.;
• While performing the duties of this job, there is prolonged standing, with intermittent periods of sitting, short walking and various trunk positions have to be maintained for prolonged periods when repairing buses and vans;
• Must be able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push and pull as necessary to carryout job duties;
• Requires the ability to use hands to finger dexterously to operate tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms;
• This position also requires the employee to perform cleaning, janitorial, and building and property maintenance functions with appropriate dexterity;
• This position requires employee to work in various weather environments, summer, winter, spring and fall as well as inside and outside of garaged area.
SAFETY:
Lebanon Transit has the following expectations for safety:
• Occupational injuries and illnesses are preventable;
• Every operation and process of Lebanon Transit shall maintain compliance with all laws and regulations regarding safety and health, as well as OPC safety policy and procedures;
• Management must assess and ensure occupational safety and health practices and programs are appropriate to support success;
• Working safely is a condition of employment;
• Safety training is required for everyone;
• Unsafe behaviors, conditions and events must be reported through the Employee Safety Reporting Program (ESRP);
• Participate in a positive safety culture; and
• In accordance with 49 CFR 673, the Lebanon Transit Agency Safety Plan defines our Safety Management System (SMS) through the four parts including:
- Safety Management Plan defines Lebanon Transit’s commitment to safety as well as the roles and responsibilities of all staff members.
- Safety Risk Management identifies unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors and proactively mitigates those risks to the lowest level possible.
- Safety Promotion is the communication of safety throughout Lebanon Transit.
- Safety Assurance is the ongoing process of evaluating safety risks and mitigations to ensure the mitigations are effective.
All Lebanon Transit staff members are committed to safety.
Safety is freedom from the possibility of a work-related injury or property damage from an accident.
This Job Description is not all inclusive. Executive Director may adjust this Description, including addition of other duties or responsibilities if the changes do not significantly change the primary focus of the duties and responsibilities for this position.
Starting wage is $19.00 – 24.00/hr.
Benefits Include:
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Personal & Sick Days
• Family Medical Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Uniforms Provided
• Annual pay increases
• Sign-on Bonus
• Referral Bonus
