Service Technician

North Little Rock, AR

Starting Pay $18.20 per hour

Must be able to work  evening/night shift starting at 4:00pm

EMLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS

• Company Advancement Opportunities

• Dental, Vision, and Employer Paid Health Insurance

• Employer Paid Disability & Life insurance

• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Leave

• In-house Training Opportunities

• Transit Passes for Employees & Eligible Dependents

• Shift Differential

• Bi-weekly Pay

• Overtime Eligibility

• Direct Deposit

• Credit Union Membership

• Referral Bonus

• Minority Lead Workforce

• Tool Allowance

• Uniforms Provided

• Fulfilling Work

• Community Service

• Safety/Attendance Awards

• Work-Life Balance

• Post High School Education Not Required

  Rock Region METRO (METRO) is Arkansas’ largest public transit agency and serves the Little Rock metropolitan area. Come build your career with us and help to provide reliable service to your community. We offer competitive pay and great benefits.

  SERVICE TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

  This position is responsible for daily servicing of all METRO vehicles and equipment. This involves checking, filling 'topping off' and recording all fluids, and daily cleaning. Performs all phases of interior and exterior METRO vehicle cleaning, which includes, but is not limited to, windows, walls, floors, ceilings, dome lights, handrails, seats, upholstery, gum removal, graffiti removal, trash removal, air conditioning condensers, accessibility lifts, and wheels.

   Also includes driving and parking of vehicles, cleaning individual piece parts and sub-assemblies using various chemicals in a safe and professional manner, while maintaining a clean, efficient and safe work area. Operates METRO vehicles while in strict compliance with METRO policies, directives, and procedures and all Federal and Arkansas traffic laws and regulations. This includes using proper defensive driving techniques. Relocates METRO vehicles and directs incoming traffic into the METRO division. Installs and removes interior METRO approved signs as directed.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  A. Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices.

• Knowledge of and the ability to employ standard defensive driving techniques.

• Automotive preventative maintenance requirements

  B. Ability to:

• Learn METRO’s policies and procedures.

• Read, write, and make basic mathematic calculations.

• Work varied hours to cover scheduled operations.

• Exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions spoken or written in English.

• Efficiently manage time and workload, which includes prioritizing, organizing, and following-through on a variety of tasks, assignments, and projects to meet deadlines.

• Bend, stoop, reach, twist, and push/pull and lift up to 85 pounds in a proper safe manner.

• Take initiative and be a productive, contributing member of a team.

• Operate vehicles safely and efficiently.

• Work in confined spaces, awkward physical positions, and at various heights

• Ability to hear directions given; distinguish vehicular problems associated with trouble shooting repairs; visually perform essential functions for satisfactory job performance.

• Work evening/night shift starting at 4:00pm

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be to meet the following:

  A. Required Education:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

  B. Required Prior Experience:

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age,

• Overall knowledge of automobile and be experienced in the use of tools to perform related work.

  C. Special Requirements, including Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement, issued by the Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles or Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) (Company will help you obtain the required CDL license.)

• Must have a good driving record as defined by METRO.

• Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment background check, a DOT medical examination, and drug screen.

  EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

  METRO is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will administer its candidate evaluation and hiring, personnel policies, and conduct employment practices in a manner that results in treatment based upon merit, experience, and other work-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. 

  Strong preference given to local central Arkansas candidates.

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