Bus Mechanic I

City of Fresno•Fresno, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno! Want to see what it’s like to work here? Explore our We Work For You video series to discover the real stories, passion, and purpose of the team behind Fresno’s success. Position Description Get an inside look from a Bus Mechanic II, view the We Work For You video by clicking here . Fuel your mechanic career with the City of Fresno! As a Bus Mechanic I, you’ll jump straight into hands-on work with our gasoline and alternative-fuel fleet, sharpening your skills under an experienced Equipment Supervisor and building a clear path to Bus Mechanic II. Make an immediate impact and help keep Fresno moving—apply now! This class is an entry level class in a flexibly-staffed series, incumbents are expected to progress with appropriate training and experience after one (1) year of satisfactory performance to flex to a Bus Mechanic II, the journey level of the class series ($6,287-$7,643). Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Newly hired incumbents may be assigned to work the night shift. Night shift premium pay ranges from $1.45 to $2.30 per hour. Explore the job specification for additional position details. The current vacancy exists in the Transportation Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Completion AND One (1) year of full-time paid experience performing routine maintenance and repairs on diesel and gasoline powered cars, trucks, buses, construction equipment, and other vehicles including Liquid/Compressed Natural Gas (LNG/CNG), Hydrogen Fuel cell, Battery Electrical vehicles and equipment. Maintenance and repairs may include, but are not limited to, the following: performing oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements; repairing and replacing faulty parts such as engines, transmissions, suspension components, and electrical systems; and using diagnostic equipment to identify problems and determine the best repair technique.
Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Completion AND A certification of completion or Associate’s Degree from a recognized vocational, technical, or accredited college or university program in automotive or heavy equipment technology.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at time of application and during the entire term of employment in this classification.
Candidates considered for hire will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.
Within thirty (30) days of appointment must obtain a valid Commercial Instructional Permit.
Within twelve (12) months must obtain and maintain a valid a California Commercial Class B Driver’s License, with required endorsements and without air brake restriction.
Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must possess the following two (2) valid certifications issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the Bus Transit (H) Series: Brakes (H4), Steering & Suspension (H5).
Incumbents must take the above two (2) certification examinations within the first six (6) months of appointment.
Failure to obtain the ASE certifications within twelve (12) months of appointment will be cause for termination from this classification.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Some positions have been designated as being "safety sensitive" and may require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test and/or medical examination prior to employment.
Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term of employment in this class.
This class is in a flexibly-staffed series, which requires twelve (12) months of satisfactory service within the series.
A Bus Mechanic I may be “flexed” to Bus Mechanic II as early as six (6) months upon recommendation of the appointing authority and upon possession of all necessary licenses and certificates.
A Bus Mechanic I who “flexes” early must still serve the remainder of their probationary period at the II level, for a total of twelve (12) months.
If an employee is hired at the II level, they will be required to serve the twelve (12) month probationary period at that level.