Mechanical Unit Assembler

SALARY

$46.42 - $55.7

POSITION SUMMARY

Assembles and disassembles various automotive components and units in preparation for repair, overhaul, rebuilding, or cleaning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

•             Inspects, repairs, and replaces worn or broken parts of units.

•             Assembles machine units or parts relative to engine and component overhaul.

•             Installs new component and engine modifications.

•             Wash ports, move moves and performs other duties as assigned.

•             Inspects, repairs, and replaces worn or broken parts of units.

•             Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•             Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

•             Required to have or obtain a valid driver’s license.

•             Required to have experience as a Unit Preparer or its equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•             Required to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb up to 100%25 of job cycle.

•             Required to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•             Required to have a comprehensive knowledge of the various automotive equipment components and parts utilized in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of automotive vehicles.

•             Must possess knowledge of the hand tools and equipment necessary to assemble and disassemble automotive engines, components, and units.

•             Required to be knowledgeable of acceptable methods and procedures necessary in the cleaning and degreasing of various automotive components and units.

•             Required to possess the skills necessary to operate the Authority’s automotive vehicles and equipment.

•             Required to possess the skills necessary to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

•             Required to work in or around pits.

•             Subject to grease, live steam and shop noise.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

•             Standard Bus repairer tool set as issued by the Authority.

•             Overhead cranes, steam cleaning equipment, heating torch, forklift.