Mechanic - Facility

Pay Range:

$33.41 - $38.18

Pay Per Hour:

$33.41

Supervisory Organization:

Mgr Facility Services

Country:

United States of America

Address:

4209 MAIN ST

City:

DALLAS, TX 75203

FLSA:

Non - Exempt

Professionals:

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

General Summary:

Performs work relative to the installation, renovation, construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of facilities for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Fleet Services Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform assigned work relative to installation, renovation, construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of facilities involving electrical, mechanical, heating, cooling, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic or piping, and work to include, but not limited to, bus and rail vehicle repair facilities and associated support systems, buildings and support systems, transit centers, park and ride lots, bus shelters, route signs, etc.

• Install, maintain, repair, and/or adjust bus and rail repair equipment such as air compressors, bus washers, blowers, overhead doors, air conditioning systems, metering devices, bus lifts, cleaning systems, and other servicing equipment.

• Conduct ongoing preventative maintenance.

• Operate heavy construction equipment in performing work such as backhoe, concrete breakers, saws, mixers, tampers, etc.

• Promote established safety, training, and quality assurance programs; clean work area.

• 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 Electronics, Plumbing, Heat/Air Conditioning, and/or Construction Technology, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

• Must pass a technical test.

• Must have a valid Texas Drivers License class C, 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.

• Ability to be mobile and occasionally 70% - 80% of the work time. Lift objects weighing up to seventy - (70) pounds such as tools, equipment and parts. Must be able to work in crowded and tight spaces.

• Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems.

• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all level of supervisory and non-supervisory employees and others both inside and outside of DART.

• Operates heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, concrete breaker, saw, mixer, tampers, etc.; Hand tools such as end wrench, screwdriver, spark plug wrench, torque wrench, sockets, hammers, electric drills, etc.; air operated tools, lifting devices, hydraulic and air presses, drill presses, lathes, value grinders, etc.

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

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