Transit Bus Technician

About the role

The Transit Bus Technician performs difficult technical work in the inspection, maintenance and repair of heavy diesel-powered transit buses, diesel-electric hybrid powered buses, minibuses/paratransit buses (cutaway buses), City vehicles and equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision of and report to the Transit Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, overhauls, and services heavy diesel-powered transit buses, diesel-electric hybrid powered buses, cutaway buses, City vehicles and related equipment.
• Removes, breaks down, and rebuilds components and assemblies, such as engines, multi-speed transmissions, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems, and power trains.
• Operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools, and devices.
• Performs repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, cleaning and lubricating parts and rotating tires.
• Inspects City vehicles for compliance with safety and emission control standards.
• Reads and interprets diagnostic test results to identify mechanical problems.
• Reviews appropriate checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
• Follows safety instructions and attends appropriate safety training.
• Follows appropriate procedures for data and records of work performed.
• Responds to road calls and other emergency calls for service, ensuring passenger and employee safety.
• Operates a City vehicle in the performance of the job duties, including test driving vehicles.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and garage shop.
• Supports departmental goal to provide dependable, efficient, and safe transportation service.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
• Technical or trade school in automotive maintenance and one (1) year of work experience in problem diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive equipment.
• OR High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of work experience in problem diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive equipment.
• OR Five (5) years of work experience in problem diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive equipment.
• OR An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards, safety requirements, methods, tools, and equipment, including electronic diagnostic equipment, used in the diagnoses and repair of complex mechanical issues of City buses, vehicles, and other related equipment.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery, such as drills, presses, grinders, brake lathe, and so forth in the repair and maintenance of heavy diesel and industrial equipment.
• General knowledge of the use and operations of related software programs specific to the duties of the position.
• Reading Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as magazines, technical journals, multi-step instruction manuals, and reference materials.
• Writing Basic: Ability to write simple letters, paragraphs and sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses in a simple report format.
• Math Intermediate: Ability to deal with numbering systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement.
• Communication Skills Basic: Provides simple information to others outside direct reporting relationships.
• Technical Skills Skilled: Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgement and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities.
• Skill in performing difficult mechanical repairs and in the use of advanced and standard mechanical tools and equipment, including welding equipment and cutting torches.

Qualifications

• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug screen (Virginia Department of Transportation), pre-employment physical, and a pre-employment DMV driving record review.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia within ninety (90) days of start date and maintain an acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
• Must be able to obtain a Virginia State Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection License from the MVIP (Motor Vehicle Inspection Program) within 6 months of hire.
• Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.
• Ability to work weeknights, weekends, holidays, and/or weather-related emergency on-call time periods.
• May require additional hours outside of normal schedule, such as weeknights, weekends, holidays, and/or weather-related emergency on-call time periods.
• May require a non-traditional work schedule.
• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Pay

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.

Schedule

The Transit Bus Technician position operates within a shift-based schedule determined by operational needs and employee seniority. Current shifts are generally scheduled between the hours of 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, with two days off per week. The current shift available for this position is typically 12:30 PM–9:00 PM. Schedules may change periodically based on operational needs and seniority. Evening and Saturday availability is required.