Support Vehicle Master Mechanic

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Performs Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) on Support Vehicles and METROLift 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 Para-transit vehicles.
• Performs duties of a wrecker operator as assigned. May operate a light-duty/roll-back wrecker as assigned or may be assigned to assist on a heavy-duty wheel lift wrecker.
• 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 Support Vehicle Master 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.
  Pay Rate: $31.89 hr