Mechanic A

About the role

Perform skilled labor to overhaul and maintain District’s vehicle fleet and other motorized equipment. Provides highly skilled labor to repair and maintain gasoline, compressed natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell, battery electric vehicles, buses, paratransit vehicles and other motorized equipment in compliance with established procedures and maintenance standards to ensure the safety and reliability of the District’s fleet vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex electrical troubleshooting and repairs on motorized equipment including both minor and major vehicle systems and components such as: engine overhauls, transmission overhaul, minor component repairs on alternators, hydraulic pumps, motors and cylinders, water pumps and air compressors.
• Tune engines for performance and economy through use of both electronic diagnostic equipment and mechanical adjustments (per OEM Shop and procedure manuals) to fuel control systems in accordance with both OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair vehicle air conditioning systems using various diagnostic and refrigerant handling equipment in accordance with all OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Exchange major components on motorized equipment, i.e., engines, transmissions and differentials.
• Maintain other motorized equipment including relief vehicles, vans, pick-ups and paratransit.
• Start-up buses daily to ensure good running condition prior to vehicles use in service.
• Overhaul and install brakes, brake system components and related accessories.
• Maintain other motorized equipment including relief vehicles, vans, pick-ups and paratransit.
• Perform PM inspections in accordance with all company and regulatory requirements. Includes lubrication, fluid and filter changes, visual inspection of components and mechanical adjustments as needed to ensure proper vehicle operation.
• Possess knowledge of the EMS Environmental Policy and the significant aspects, and perform assigned tasks in accordance with the environmental regulations, permit regulations and other policies of the EMS that have been communicated to them.
• Conform to and comply with the Agency Safety Plan (ASP) regarding maintenance operations requirements, including compliance with CalOSHA, and other regulatory requirements related to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Report unsafe conditions to management and collaborate with colleagues to develop timely and effective solutions for workplace safety compliance.
• Fuel buses and vehicles.
• Correctly complete various documents related to equipment repairs, parts requisitions and other pertinent maintenance forms and records.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, dispatchers and other personnel to promote safe and efficient handling of service calls, vehicle breakdowns and bus exchanges as needed to support operations.
• Handle radio communications and coordinate road calls.
• Keep shop and work areas clean.
• Pick up parts and materials from vendors.
• Inspect shop equipment and report all unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
• Maintain shop equipment (i.e. floor jacks, hoists, grinders, etc.).
• Report to work based upon assigned shifts which may include early morning, overnights, weekends, holidays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Any combination of education equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12th) grade (HS Diploma or GED), AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in servicing gas/diesel/CNG buses, transportation fleet maintenance and a variety of gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment. Experience in the repair and maintenance of all-electric, hybrid, and/or Hydrogen vehicles and equipment highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Possess valid Class “C” California driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the District.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class “A or Class B” commercial driver’s license.
• Possess / ability to obtain and maintain a certificate to operate a forklift.
• Possess / ability to obtain and maintain a CNG Tank Inspection Certificate.
• Possess / ability to obtain and maintain a T.I.A Commercial Tire Certification.
• Possess and maintain ASE Master Transit Bus Technician Certificate.
• Possess and maintain a valid Type II or higher Refrigeration Technician's Certificate in accordance with current EPA regulations.