Transit Vehicle Servicer ($750 Hiring Incentive)

Position Summary

Service, clean and perform minor maintenance on motor vehicles in support of mechanics; clean and maintain work area and maintain vehicle service records and perform a variety of other tasks related to area of assignment. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

About the Role

This position involves the service, cleaning, and minor maintenance of various types of motor vehicles including gasoline and diesel automobiles, motor coaches, and alternative-fueled vehicles. The incumbent will also operate vehicles, transport them, and perform custodial duties.

Responsibilities

• Service, clean and perform minor maintenance, repairs and adjustments on a variety of gasoline and diesel automobiles, motor coaches and alternative-fueled vehicles.
• Operate a variety of motor vehicles and motor coaches; transport motor vehicle and coaches to and from any location within assigned department operations; drive through the bus wash.
• Maintain records of fuel, different types of oils, coolant, vehicle mileage, charging data and other maintenance records as appropriate.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and defects; move vehicles into maintenance bays, fueling stations, battery charging stations or parking areas as required.
• Check and adjust vehicle fluid levels to ensure proper operating levels.
• Fuel, check and replenish lubricates, automotive, motor coach and paratransit equipment at appropriate maintenance interval.
• Perform custodial duties and assist building maintenance staff for all transit facilities.
• Connect electric vehicle to charging stations and start the charging process.
• Verify and monitor charging process and disconnect the charging connectors upon completion of charge.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.

Supplemental Functions

• Assist in general maintenance and cleaning of automotive shop area.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED credit hours vocational training in mechanical repair or general mechanical maintenance experience is preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire into position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B with a Passenger (P) endorsement within a six (6) week period from completion of City training.
• Must be able to maintain CDL once obtained.
• Must successfully complete Maintenance training.
• Must provide a current driving record.

Preferred Knowledge

• Basic operational characteristics of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Basic automotive troubleshooting principles.
• Basic theory of operation of automatic and manual transmission.
• General automotive maintenance.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Preferred Skills And Ability

• Service, clean and perform minor maintenance on City motor vehicles and motor coaches.
• Perform minor adjustments on gasoline and diesel engines.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and defects.
• Perform lubrication and other routine servicing of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Working Conditions

• Environmental Shop environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, cleaning chemicals and heavy construction equipment.
• Exposure to outdoor elements such as sun, rain, snow, wind etc.
• Physical Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to heavy lifting and carrying; bending; stooping,; kneeling; crawling; standing for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.