Bus Mechanic

City of Fayetteville•Nc 28301, NC

About The Position

The City of Fayetteville is recruiting two Bus Mechanics to perform skilled servicing, repair, and maintenance of automotive and transit equipment, along with technical tasks in the assigned area. The role involves maintaining and repairing gasoline-, propane-, and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, including transit vehicles and light and heavy construction and fleet equipment. Mechanics diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, drivetrain, and brake systems; service vehicle accessibility and revenue collection equipment; respond to on-site service calls; and maintain records of work performed. Candidates must meet the listed experience and training qualifications. Selected candidates must provide proof of education before a firm job offer. The anticipated selection process takes approximately four to six weeks and includes a panel interview. The selected candidate is subject to a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, physical abilities test, background check, and driving history check. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Two years of journey-level experience performing minor and major equipment repairs, including maintenance of gasoline-, propane-, and/or diesel-powered equipment.
Training equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas-, propane-, diesel-, and other fuel-powered equipment.
Possess, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, a North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and airbrake endorsements.
Ability to maintain insurability.
Possess, or be able to obtain within six months, a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety Inspector’s license.
Selected candidates must provide proof of education before a firm job offer.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Bus certification.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on gasoline-, propane-, and diesel-powered vehicles, construction equipment, and other power-driven equipment.
Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical problems in transit vehicles and maintenance and construction equipment.
Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical components and systems, including ignition systems, computers, alternators, high-voltage power generators, starters, and batteries.
Diagnose, maintain, repair, and recondition hydraulic systems.
Diagnose and repair axles, drivetrain components, belts, gears, chain drives, propeller shafts, and related parts; replace or repair faulty components.
Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches; tune engines and service carburetor, fuel-injection, and propane fuel systems.
Repair and replace generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high-voltage lighting systems.
Repair, adjust, and replace brake systems, including hydraulic and air brakes.
Repair and test GFI revenue collection equipment and vehicle ADA equipment.
Retrieve, collect, and distribute vehicle parts; perform on-site service calls as requested.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on light and heavy equipment and fleet vehicles.
Prepare and maintain records of automotive maintenance and repair activities.