Mendocino Transit Authority Hiring for Maintenance Specialist – Data Entry at Ukiah, CA Full Time

The Maintenance Specialist performs administrative/clerical duties for the purpose of assisting the Maintenance Manager in the performance of his/her work and assists with the efficient operation of the Maintenance Department.

Salary Range: $24.49 per hour – $32.29 per hour

Essential Functions:
Willingness to become knowledgeable regarding select policies, regulations, software and legal requirements as related to maintenance and public transportation.

Prepares reports for managers as needed.

Maintains various records and compiles pertinent information for Maintenance Manager use.

Maintains records/files for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information and compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and policy requirements.

Ability to perform and apply basic math including calculation of fractions, percent and/or ratios; read and interpret instructions; and understand multiple step instructions.

Ability to perform multiple technical tasks to manage electronic records.

Ability to prioritize work and make good decisions.

Ability to work under standardized instructions and/or routines; provide information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget and/or financial guidelines.

Maintain the Maintenance Manager’s calendar.

Ability to maintain inventory management system.

Processes business documents and materials (e.g. purchase requisitions, purchase orders, payroll records, work orders, mail, etc.)

Independently researches issues/concerns and brings them to resolution.

Regular and punctual attendance required to meet essential functions of job responsibilities.

Ability to work around maintenance shop environment which includes sounds related to repair and maintenance of large transit vehicles.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:
Command of business English and ability to write letters using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Knowledge of office procedures and basic bookkeeping procedures and data input.

Communicate with others in a clear and precise manner, problem solving, analyze issues, create plans of action and reach solutions.

Maintain confidentiality of records and correspondence.

Relates to the public, staff and administration in a positive manner.

Effectively use a variety of computer programs to include, but not limited to Excel and complex database programs.

Ability to learn new software programs as needed.

Keyboard proficiency.

Ability to appropriately utilize telephone system and email system and prioritize tasks.

Knowledge of both electronic and paper filing systems.

Work Environment:
Vehicle Maintenance Shop environment.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds.

Under applicable federal US DOT law (49 CFR Part 40) applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment. MTA will also require a satisfactory driving record after acceptance of a conditional offer of employment.

Required Education:
Associate Degree Preferred.

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Secretarial experience in maintenance, transportation, and or combination of experience and education.

Hours of Work:
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Travel:
Upon request may travel to Willits, Fort Bragg, or South Mendocino Coast as necessary in MTA owned vehicle.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO

Mendocino Transit Authority prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and/or state law. Mendocino Transit Authority conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.