Vehicle Technician I (Mechanic Helper)

About the role

Omnitrans, a provider of public mass transit for the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California, seeks a highly skilled professional to join their award-winning team. The ideal candidate will be under moderate direction, responsible for making minor repairs and performing preventative maintenance on automobiles, motor coaches, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Services vehicles by changing oil and oil filters, lubricating chassis.
• Inspects vehicles for defects such as damaged or worn exhaust systems, leaking hoses, seals, pinion and rear axle seals, faulty wheel bearings, defective vehicle lighting, brakes, windshield wipers, and glass, and makes necessary repairs.
• Removes and replaces radiators, radiator hoses, fan belts, water pumps, batteries, battery cables, alternators, voltage regulators, starters, and various other components.
• Inspects and replaces wheel bearings, brake linings and pads, springs, and all brake hardware as required.
• Replaces fuses, mirrors, head, tail, clearance, and parking lights, adjusts doors, windows, and hoods.
• Keeps records of work performed, parts used, and time worked.
• Assists the Equipment Mechanic in higher-level mechanical procedures.
• Performs equipment inspections.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one or more years' experience and/or formalized training in the servicing, maintenance, and repair of light and heavy automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Good knowledge of basic vehicular mechanics and minor repairs and adjustment procedures.
• Safe working practices related to all assigned job duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read and understand policies, procedures, and Agency regulations.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Class B California Motor Vehicle Operator's License with passenger endorsements.

Special Conditions

Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.

Selection Process

• Required: An on-line application must be completely filled out to be considered.
• The selection process consists of an evaluation of education, experience, and driving record as described on the submitted application.
• (A Class B license is not required to submit an employment application but a Class B permit or Class A or B License with passenger and air brake endorsement is required prior to the first day of employment).
• Candidates who have applied and tested in the past 6 months will not be eligible to re-apply.
• The most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process.
• The selection process may include a combination of written, performance, and oral examinations.

Special Conditions

• Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.