Mechanic Helper

Capital Area Transportation Authority (Cata) - Lansing, MI

Full-time

Lansing, MI

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Mechanic Helper at the Capital Area Transportation Authority plays a crucial role in supporting mechanics by performing a variety of maintenance and servicing tasks on equipment and its components. This position is essential for maintaining service quality and safety standards within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in performing general maintenance and servicing on all equipment and its components.
• Maintain service, quality, and safety standards.
• Perform lube, oil, and filter service.
• Conduct chassis inspection and adjustments.
• Balance tires as needed.
• Assist first and second-class mechanics in their tasks.
• Rebuild non-mechanical component parts such as mirrors and radius rods.
• Perform minor repairs on lights, sockets, bulbs, and lenses.
• Re-bush torque (radius) rods.
• Maintain and replace wiper arms and blades.
• Install replacement batteries for vehicles.
• Maintain and repair window latches (excluding emergency latches).
• Maintain and replace sun visors, light panels, mud flaps, mirrors, and tires.
• Handle red box installation and schedule rack installation for CATA flyer only.
• Manage vinyl/decal replacement and small exterior repairs.
• Maintain and repair seat cushions, A/C grills, and W/C restraints (belts only).
• Jump-start buses as needed.
• Replace transfer cutters in existing vehicles.
• Perform brake shoe tear down (not on bus without mechanic).
• Paint step wells.
• Load test and charge batteries in the bench test area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Diesel Service Technology is a plus.
• Minimum three years of work experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in heavy-duty diesel equipment maintenance and repair preferred.
• Valid driver's license from the State of Michigan with a clean five-year driving record.
• Temporary Instruction Permit for a Commercial Driver License or possess a CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements.
• Valid Commercial Driver's license with B with airbrake and passenger endorsements within 90 days of hire.
• Forklift Driving Certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to pass a basic mechanic knowledge test administered by CATA.
• ASE (T8 or H8) PM Certification is required.
• Complete set of tools up through 1¼ size wrenches and sockets, including metric tools up to 20 mm.
• Ability to lift and move parts and supplies, some more than fifty pounds.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.