NRV Mechanic

Pay Range:

$33.41 - $38.18

Pay Per Hour:

$33.41

Supervisory Organization:

Mgr Fleet Services

Country:

United States of America

Address:

1200 E JEFFERSON BLVD

City:

DALLAS, TX 75203

FLSA:

Non - Exempt

Professionals:

07 - Skilled Craft (EEO-4-United States of America), 7B - Mechanics (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Performs assigned work relative to maintenance, repair, and inspection of motor vehicles for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Fleet Services Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs variety of repairs to engines, air conditioning and heating systems, and electrical systems.

• Performs state safety inspections of vehicles.

• Maintains batteries to include charging and inspecting for defects.

• Performs preventive maintenance of vehicles as scheduled.

• Changes tires, fuels, and/or cleans vehicles as required.

• Makes service calls as required; operates DART vehicles if necessary.

• Promotes established safety, training, and quality assurance programs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university or certification from an accredited technical program in Automotive/Diesel Mechanics Technology, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

• Must pass a technical test.

• Must obtain and maintain certification(s) in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner and read and comprehend a variety of technical manuals and safety regulations.

• Must have a valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class A Restricted, no DWI/DUI conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than two (2) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty six (36) consecutive months on driving record in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.

• Applicants/employees must pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination including pre-employment drug test and must submit to Federal Transportation Administration-required random drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.

• Operates DART multi-axle vehicles, trucks, and service equipment as required.

• Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, nights, holidays, weekends, and short notice availability. May be required to travel to multiple work locations.

• Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to interact effectively with a diverse customer population while under pressure.

• Must be able to orally communicate in an effective manner with the public, co-workers, supervisors and managers to ensure efficient operations; to promote safety; and to respond to emergencies. Must also be able to read and comprehend a variety of work related/required technical manuals, safety rules and regulations.

• Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems.

• Ability to quickly comprehend and process technically complex concepts things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge through E-Learning or class room instruction; is good at learning new industry, company or technical knowledge.

• Ability to use logic to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; can see hidden problems; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to seventy (70) pounds such as tools, equipment, and parts; must be able to work in crowded and tight spaces on the vehicle, tunnel, and aerial structures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

Open until qualified applicants are identified.