Journey Mechanic
Job Details
This listing closes on 12/29/2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Salem, OR
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Maintenance
Closing Date
12/29/2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Description
Benefits
Who We Are:
The Salem Area Mass Transit District, known as Cherriots, is a great public transit system. We work hard every day to give our customers the best experience possible. We provide local, regional, and paratransit services in Marion and Polk counties. But we do more than just transportation. We help people get to jobs, shopping, and schools. We help businesses find more workers. We ensure that people can enjoy recreational, social, faith-based, and other activities without needing a car.
Cherriots is an equal-opportunity employer that aims for a workforce that reflects our diverse community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Description:
As our Journey Mechanic, you will be a key member of the Maintenance team. This position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining our Cherriots fleet. Your goal would be to ensure our buses and other vehicles are in top condition for safe and reliable service.
Duties:
Repair engines that run on diesel, gasoline, and compressed natural gas (CNG), along with battery electric buses (BEB).
Diagnose, adjust, repair, and replace parts of engines, transmissions, and drive shafts.
Overhaul engines, clean and inspect parts, and reassemble them.
Inspect, test, and repair brakes, transmissions, steering systems, chair lifts, and bus doors.
Check and repair fuel, electrical, and mechanical problems.
Change filters and lubricate vehicle parts.
Swap buses and make repairs on road calls.
Record your work, the parts used, and the time spent.
Keep tools and work areas clean.
Help other employees with technical issues and train when needed.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. This role requires that employees be present and engaged during assigned work hours to effectively collaborate with team members and customers and fulfill operation needs. The ability to consistently adhere to a defined work schedule and be present onsite is crucial to the successful performance of this role's job duties and responsibilities because the essential duties of this role require using tools and/or equipment physically located onsite.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Three years of vehicular maintenance experience. OR Any satisfactory equivalent combination of related experience and training that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
An Oregon driver's license is required. Oregon commercial driver's license (CDL) is preferred. We encourage candidates who do not have a CDL to apply. Upon hire, you must obtain a commercial learner permit with passenger endorsement, no air brake restrictions, and a valid medical examiner's certification (med card) before your first day of work. When you start work, we will help you obtain your CDL during our paid training.
Clean driving record.
Pass a drug test (including marijuana) and criminal background check.
Have a set of heavy equipment tools and a toolbox at the time of hire.
Able to work day, swing, or night shifts at our Salem or Keizer locations. Schedules are based on seniority.
Meet the job's physical activity requirements, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
Able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements
A person must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods, the ability to see, hear, and talk effectively, must be able to use hands for typing, handling objects, and controlling tools or equipment and use hands and arms to reach for items.
Heavy manual labor. It may require exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally. Routinely requires lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally requires moving or lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.
The person needs to bend, twist, climb, crawl, and kneel frequently as part of their tasks.
Frequent changes in body positions are necessary.
Working Conditions
Working conditions are typical to a maintenance shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, oil, diesel fuel, solvents, etc.
Some exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Subject to varying shift schedules, including callbacks in emergencies.
Must travel occasionally to attend meetings and conferences.