Job Description:
As our Journey Mechanic, you will be a key member of the Maintenance team. This position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining our Cherriots fleet. Your goal would be to ensure our buses and other vehicles are in top condition for safe and reliable service.
Duties:
- Repair engines that run on diesel, gasoline, and compressed natural gas (CNG), along with battery electric buses (BEB).
- Diagnose, adjust, repair, and replace parts of engines, transmissions, and drive shafts.
- Overhaul engines, clean and inspect parts, and reassemble them.
- Inspect, test, and repair brakes, transmissions, steering systems, chair lifts, and bus doors.
- Check and repair fuel, electrical, and mechanical problems.
- Change filters and lubricate vehicle parts.
- Swap buses and make repairs on road calls.
- Record your work, the parts used, and the time spent.
- Keep tools and work areas clean.
- Help other employees with technical issues and train when needed.
- Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this role. Employees must be present and engaged during work hours to collaborate effectively and meet operational needs. A defined onsite schedule is required, as this role involves using tools and equipment located onsite.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Pay and Benefits:
- $38.13 per hour (includes a 30¢ per hour tool allowance)
- Full-time, non-exempt position with 40 hours a week guaranteed.
- First raise upon completion of the new hire probationary period.
- Annual pay raises.
- Shift differential pay for swing and night shifts.
- Pathways for advancement.
- Health, vision, and dental Insurance: We pay 100% for you and your family.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment Insurance: We pay 100% for you and your family.
- Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): We contribute yearly to help you with any out-of-pocket expenses.
- Retirement pension: We provide a generous pension. Employees can contribute to a separate retirement plan.
- 10 paid holidays
- Vacation leave, 80 hours per year
- Sick leave, 96 hours per year
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Dependend care account (DCA)
- Bus pass for you and your family
- Clean shop environment
- Uniforms provided
- $200 yearly reimbursement for work boots and safety glasses.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3 years of vehicular maintenance experience. OR Any satisfactory equivalent combination of related experience and training that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
- Oregon driver's license is required. Oregon commercial driver's license (CDL) is preferred. We encourage candidates who do not have a CDL to apply. Upon hire, you must obtain a commercial learner permit with passenger endorsement, no air brake restrictions, and a valid medical examiner’s certification (med card) before your first day of work. When you start work, we will help you obtain your CDL during our paid training.
- Clean driving record.
- Pass a drug test and criminal background check.
- Have a set of heavy equipment tools and a toolbox at the time of hire.
- Able to work day, swing, or night shifts at our Salem or Keizer locations. Schedules are based on seniority.
- A person must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods, the ability to see, hear, and talk effectively, must be able to use hands for typing, handling objects, and controlling tools or equipment and use hands and arms to reach for items.
- Heavy manual labor. It may require exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally. Routinely requires lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally requires moving or lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.
- The person needs to bend, twist, climb, crawl, and kneel frequently as part of their tasks.
- Frequent changes in body positions are necessary.
Work Environment:
- Working conditions are typical of a maintenance shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, oil, diesel fuel, solvents, etc.
- Some exposure to inclement weather conditions.
- Subject to varying shift schedules, including callbacks in emergencies.
- Must travel occasionally to attend meetings and conferences.
Who We Are:
The Salem Area Mass Transit District, known as Cherriots, is a great public transit system. We work hard every day to give our customers the best experience possible. We provide local, regional, and paratransit services in Marion and Polk counties. But we do more than just transportation. We help people get to jobs, shopping, and schools. We help businesses find more workers. We ensure that people can enjoy recreational, social, faith-based, and other activities without needing a car.
Cherriots is an equal-opportunity employer that aims for a workforce that reflects our diverse community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $38.43 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Vehicle maintenance: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
