Meet Matt Saunoras

Meet Matt Saunoras

Public Works Mechanic

By Andrea Iglar

Matt Saunoras became interested in a career as a mechanic when he began tinkering with his first car at age 18. Now, he has 15 years of experience repairing and maintaining cars and trucks, including 10 years with Ford and five years with South Fayette Public Works.

When it comes to fixing vehicles, he enjoys problem-solving: "It keeps you thinking all the time," he says.

Matt Saunoras is a mechanic with the South Fayette Township Public Works Department.

Photo by Andrea Iglar

Hometown:

Lifelong resident of South Fayette

Education:

South Fayette High School; CCAC associate degree in automotive technology

Family:

Wife, Sarah

First Car:

2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

First Job:

Building and grounds maintenance at Southpointe

Hobbies:

Bass fishing locally and trout fishing in the Laurel Mountains

Favorite Food:

Extra-cheese pizza

Bucket List:

Take his first airplane flight and visit the Grand Canyon

Favorite TV:

Seinfeld

Memberships:

McDonald Sportsmen's Association and Gladden UP Church

Best Quality of South Fayette:

"The people."

Fun Fact:

A licensed state inspector, Matt completes safety inspections of all township vehicles and police cars: "I write about 55 inspection stickers every year."