Mass Transit Main Tech FT

Nature of Work This is semiskilled and some skilled maintenance work involving the routine care and maintenance of Mass Transit vehicles owned and operated by the City of Pigeon Forge under the direction of the Mass Transit Maintenance Supervisor.

The employee is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all vehicles in the Mass Transit department.

Activities associated with the job include transporting fleet vehicles to garages and repair facilities, performing minor repairs on vans, Mass Transit buses, etc.

as needed and coordinating all needed vehicle maintenance and repairs with the citys fleet maintenance department.

Additional activities include, performing basic electrical and mechanical repairs and troubleshooting and repairing a variety of electrical and electronic equipment.

Checking fluid levels, adding fluids as needed and performing daily inspections.

Fueling equipment as needed.

Job related duties require considerable knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair activities, good organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills, considerable experience troubleshooting and diagnosing needed repairs and the ability to perform job assignments in a consistent and dependable manner.

Job performance is evaluated by Mass Transit Maintenance Supervisor in consultation with the Mass Transit Director through review of the level of technical expertise in vehicle maintenance and repair, support provided for Mass Transit operations, quality and quantity of work performed, organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills and ability to adhere to established operational policies and procedures in a consistent and dependable manner.

Illustrative Examples of Work -Operates specialized motorized equipment including trucks utilized for Mass Transit operations.

-Performs routine preventive maintenance and mechanical repair activities on Mass Transit vehicles and equipment.

-Coordinates the repair of the Mass Transit buses with the citys garage.

-Picks up needed parts or supplies when necessary.

-Installs specialized equipment and performs routine maintenance activities when required.

-Assists with making decisions on the repair and maintenance of public Mass Transit vehicles including needed repairs, vehicle warranties, etc.

-Installs banners and assists with special events when required.

-Performs basic electrical and mechanical repair assignments.

-Ensures the proper functioning of all vehicle systems and mechanical components including hydraulic systems, brake systems, transmission components, etc.

-Assumes responsibility for the transportation of all fleet vehicles to outside garages and repair facilities.

-Fuels municipal lot trams as needed from truck mounted fuel truck.

-Works out of the Mass Transit maintenance building (Mass Transit barn) and sometimes in the city garage alongside the mechanics to assist with repairs.

-Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of electrical and electronic equipment.

-Assists with installing a va...