Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County · 3 weeks ago
Alternative Service Vehicle Mechanic (Automobile Fleet)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31.89/hr - $31.89/hr
3+ years expThe Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is responsible for public transportation services, and they are seeking an Alternative Service Vehicle Mechanic. This role involves servicing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting defects on METRO’s Alternative Service Vehicle fleets while ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
Fleet ManagementPublic TransportationTransportationTravelTravel Agency
Responsibilities
Performs Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) on Support Vehicles and Alternative Service Vehicle fleet
Inspects and/or tests and observes defective equipment for diagnosis of malfunctions applicable to automobile fleet
Proper use and interpretation of handheld scan tools, laptop computer, battery/charging system analyzers and refrigerant, pneumatic and hydraulic pressure gauges
Repairs and troubleshoots major components and complete assemblies
Road tests vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to verify repair
Assists with repairs of wheelchair lift systems common to Paratransit vehicles
Completes all required reports and records in a timely and accurate fashion
Maintains a clean and safe work area
At the discretion of the Mechanical Foreman, the Alternative Service Vehicles Mechanic will work independently or assist other Maintenance employees
Participates in on-going training in accordance with METRO’s Maintenance Training Program
Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers
Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents
Performs other job-related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years automotive chassis experience in the inspection and repair of light & medium duty automotive chassis
Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE) required within 180 days of employment
Automobile A1, A2, A4, A5 – A1 Engine Repair, A2 Automatic Transmission, A4 Suspension and Steering, A5 Brakes (Required within 180 days of employment.)
Preferred
Graduation from a related technical school preferred
Company
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
The Authority has transformed a broken bus fleet into a regional multimodal transportation system.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.4MKey Investors
Federal Transit Administration
2023-06-26Grant· $40.4M
Leadership Team
Randy Frazier
Chief Technology Officer
Chuck Berkshire
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
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