Performs routine and minor repairs and preventative maintenance on MTA buses and automotive equipment. This includes removing, repairing, and replacing parts and components as necessary, while using tools and equipment in a safe and professional manner. Provides varied support to the Operation Department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Operates vehicles while in strict compliance with MTA policies, directives, and procedures and all Federal and West Virginia traffic laws and regulations. 2. Performs routine maintenance and general repairs on transit equipment and support vehicles, primarily focusing on tire replacement, brakes, A/C, minor repairs and adjustments, replacement of body panels, and seasonal equipment switchover. 3. Conducts accurate and professional State of Good Repair inspections. Performs regular preventive maintenance on buses and automotive equipment following established procedures and policies which includes MTA required as well as Department of Transportation and Division of Public Transit inspections. 4. Troubleshoots vehicle systems on a limited basis, accurately identifying causes of maintenance problems. Recommends and performs subsequent repairs. 5. Assists in the maintenance of vehicles utilizing alternative propulsion technologies and fuels including Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Hybrid, and Biodiesel technologies in the future. 6. Ensures proper vehicle assignments are made while vehicle needs are being met. 7. Responds to road calls and participates in snow removal as needed. 8. Accurately and professionally documents all actions taken in written and electronic format. Completes all necessary forms (e.g., repair work orders, purchase orders, warranty tags, etc.). 9. Seasonally inspects vehicles as scheduled, identifying defects and making repairs as needed. 10. May assist in providing limited training and direction to other mechanics when hired. 11. Actively and continuously improves professional knowledge, skills, and abilities by participating in routine training sessions and educational seminars relevant to position and job duties. 12. Meets attendance/participation standards for routine safety meetings and training sessions. 13. Must always clean and keep floors and working environment neat and free of debris. 14. Must wash and clean all support vehicles weekly. 15. Must maintain administrative, grounds and maintenance building by performing repairs, sweeping floors and offices, daily removal of trash, cleaning windows as needed, and all other area as needed or assigned by management. 16. Must use the Preventive Maintenance whiteboard to track all PM services. Must maintain complete files on all repairs and preventive maintenance on all vehicles and facilities. 17. Must follow all OEM schedules related to repairs and preventive maintenance on all equipment and rolling stock. 18. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs, use all protective equipment as needed. 19. Service all equipment per the OEM Manuals and schedules. Must track all service performed and logged in files and electronically. 20. Must perform all other duties as assigned by management. 21. Must track mileage on all vehicles at least twice weekly and update the master whiteboard in EXCEL. 22. Must perform market research on all repairs and maintenance as stated in all procurement requirements. 23. Serve as a backup driver as needed. 24. This position is safety sensitive and is subject to all FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements. Must understand and adhere to departmental, organizational, and industry safety standards and practices. Safely operates vehicles and equipment. Proactively maintains a safe working environment regarding all job duties. Routinely attends and participates in safety training, meetings, and inspections.