Fleet Mechanic I for RTS

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

1d•$21 - $29

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic I performs skilled mechanical work repairing and maintaining automobiles, light trucks, buses, and transit equipment. The position works under limited supervision, reports to a designated supervisor, and has no leadworker responsibility. Work focuses on the technical repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. The mechanic performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; diagnoses and repairs engines, transmissions, electrical and electronic systems, brakes, cooling and hydraulic systems, steering and suspension, tires, lighting, safety equipment, wheelchair lifts and restraints, pneumatic components, and fare collection equipment. Duties may also include minor body work, emergency road service, roadway spill cleanup, records and reports, and assisting coworkers with complex repairs. The role requires regular attendance, the ability to perform physically demanding work, and the ability to work in environments that may involve heavy traffic, high noise, hazardous conditions, chemicals, extreme heat, and confined areas. Employees must supply and maintain their own specified tools. A CDL Class B license with passenger transport endorsement is required within one month of employment.

Requirements

High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by appropriate technical courses; alternatively, an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Three years of experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment.
Obtain a CDL Class B license with passenger transport endorsement within one month of the date of employment.
Knowledge of automotive mechanic trade methods, materials, tools, and standard practices.
Knowledge of automotive electrical and on-board computer systems; occupational hazards and accident prevention; and the operation and repair of gasoline- and diesel-fueled internal combustion engines.
Skill in using tools, machines, and testing instruments.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, read and understand technical manuals, use personal computers, perform diagnostic evaluations on automotive and other transit equipment, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Physical strength and agility to perform essential functions, including bending, kneeling, crawling, pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds, and climbing or working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and stairs.
Supply and maintain own tools as specified.

Nice To Haves

Technical training by vehicle manufacturers or an accredited vocational-technical institution.
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification in bus or heavy truck repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on automobiles, light trucks, buses, and transit equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, statutory requirements, and departmental policies and procedures.
Repair diesel- and gasoline-powered engines, diesel air intake and fuel systems, and engine cooling systems and components.
Diagnose and repair bus transmission electronic control systems; remove and replace transmissions.
Repair wheelchair lift mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including hydraulic cylinders, and inspect and repair wheelchair restraint systems.
Repair or replace pneumatic system motors, switches, valves, and interlock system components.
Repair vehicle and bus lighting systems and safety equipment, including horns, windshield wipers, mirrors, and lights.
Test and diagnose brake system performance; reline brakes and replace brake components.
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems, engine starting and charging systems, and on-board computer systems.
Repair hydraulic systems on automobiles, light trucks, buses, and transit equipment.
Diagnose and repair steering and suspension defects.
Diagnose irregular tire wear, repair tires, mount new tires, and rotate tires to maximize service life.
Perform minor body work and replace bumpers, panels, doors, and hinges.
Repair or replace propeller shafts, yokes, and universal joints.
Maintain fare collection equipment.
Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.
Prepare detailed records and reports in a timely manner.
Perform emergency road service, clean up petroleum or coolant discharges on roadways, and complete required documentation.
May advise or assist coworkers with more complex repair work and perform other related duties as assigned.