Transit Mechanic I/II

Full Job Description

SALARY: (I) $6,676 - $8,242 per month.
SALARY: (II) $7,428 - $9,170 per month.

DEFINITION

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and performs repairs on a variety of buses, emergency vehicles, City vehicles, and shop equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, buses, and various heavy-duty equipment.

SUPERVISION

Works under the general supervision of the Transit Mechanic Supervisor, arranging, planning and performing routine assignments alone. Instructions are regularly provided and work is periodically reviewed. No supervision exercised.

Requirements

Note: Job duties may vary depending on assignment.

Performs routine and periodic preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment. Conducts vehicle safety inspections and replaces defective parts and components.

Performs repairs on a variety of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternative fuel-powered (Liquefied Natural Gas and Compress Natural Gas) buses, emergency vehicles, shop equipment and other City vehicles.

Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, overhauls, and installs electrical systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, ignition, emission, and pneumatic, mechanical, and related vehicle computerized systems.

Troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, and performs preventive maintenance on major bus components including engines, transmissions, differentials, air conditioning systems, compressors, wheelchair lifts/ramps, and various electrical parts.

Relines brakes, cuts brake drums and arcs brake lining to fit drums per Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) standards.

Replaces hoses and performs tune-ups and oil, filter and fluid changes.

Replaces a variety of interior and exterior body parts, including bumpers, doors, glass, fareboxes, bicycle racks and body panels.

Repairs and paints both internal and exterior body panels.

Performs bus exchanges and road calls. Performs repairs on vehicles in the field, as required.

Completes vehicle service requests, lists work performed on work order forms, and indicates additional repairs, if needed.

Maintains paper and electronic records of repairs and maintenance.

Performs bumper-to-bumper repairs on various emergency vehicles, as assigned. Troubleshoots and repairs fire apparatus including pumps, valves, controls, piping,

hydraulic and electrical systems.

Performs cutting and welding. Fabricates and installs a variety of parts and equipment.

Ensures that complete chassis, engines and components are pressure-washed and shop work areas are cleaned in accordance with mechanic shop standards.

Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of:

Basic procedures and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of diesel and/or gasoline engines

Principles of automotive electrical systems and other related vehicle systems

Bus or heavyduty vehicle mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Alternative fuel engines, such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural

Gas (CNG), hybrid and electrical, diesel and gasoline engine repairs

Bus systems and functions

Computerized diagnostic equipment including hand-held and windows-based software

Safety practices and procedures used in the operation of power tools and equipment

Methods and procedures for safe handling and disposing of hazardous waste

Effective customer service techniques

Ability to:

Diagnose, repair and troubleshoot a variety of complex bus and automotive mechanical

problems

Select and operate appropriate hand and power tools and electrical and pneumatic

tools and equipment

Read, comprehend and use maintenance instructions, repair manuals, parts books and

area maps

Read, interpret and use technical service manuals, wiring diagrams and various bus

schematics for all components

Complete forms and maintain accurate records

Perform mathematical calculations

Follow written and oral instructions

Work independently

Implement new mechanical techniques and procedures

Meet competing deadlines

Provide effective customer service

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public

Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches

Skill in:

Reading, writing, and communicating in English at an appropriate level

Basic mathematics

Reading wiring diagrams and schematics

Using a personal computer and applicable software applications

Education, Training and Experience:
Level I: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Two years of recent, paid work experience performing mechanic work which has included troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or equipment. An associate degree or 60 semester units of college level or vocational school coursework from an accredited college or university in automotive technology or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required work experience.

OR

Graduation from high school or the equivalent. One year of recent, paid work experience as a City of Santa Monica Motor Coach Cleaner along with successful completion of the Orange County Transit Authority’s (OCTA) Certified Maintenance Training Course.

Level II: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Five years of recent, paid, journey-level work experience performing mechanical maintenance and repair of buses, trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. College level or vocational school coursework may not substitute for the required work experience.

After one year of current, paid work experience with the City of Santa Monica, a Transit Mechanic I may be promoted to a Transit Mechanic II upon meeting the minimum qualifications of the Transit Mechanic II and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Licenses and Certificates:

Level I: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license. Must obtain a California Class B commercial driver license or permit with appropriate medical certification prior to the first day of hire. Must obtain a valid Class B driver license with passenger and airbrake endorsements within six months from date of hire.

Level II: Possession of a valid Class B driver license with passenger and airbrake endorsements. Possession of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a Transit Bus Technician. Possession of ASE certification in Alternate Fuels is desirable. Must maintain ASE certification as Transit Bus Technician in order to retain Level II status.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed around moving objects, vibrations, noise, dirt, dust, chemicals, odors, oil, fuels including diesel, gasoline, and various natural gases (NG). Work requires exposure to various seasonal weather conditions, slippery surfaces, elevated surfaces, and working in cramped positions. Work involves changing work priorities and the ability to meet deadlines. Physical demands include bending, lifting up to 75 pounds, reaching, climbing and standing. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and graveyard shifts.

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your certification(s) and college level transcripts or college diploma with your application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than close of business on the application closing date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

SELECTION PROCESS
Application Review: All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Testing will consist of the following:

• Written Exam: 100%

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Upon offer of employment, candidate(s) will be subject to a US Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment screen for alcohol and controlled substances set forth in DOT regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382. Candidate(s) will be required to provide written consent to obtain drug and alcohol testing records from all prior employers in the last two (2) years.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

NOTE: If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations.

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.