Fleet Mechanic I/II
About The Position
El Dorado Transit is hiring for Fleet Mechanic I and Fleet Mechanic II classifications. Under immediate supervision at Level I or general supervision at Level II, the Fleet Mechanic performs skilled maintenance and repairs on transit vehicles and other equipment. Work includes road-testing buses, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions, diagnosing and overhauling vehicles, and installing or repairing accessories such as heaters, mirrors, wheelchair lifts, and safety devices. Fleet Mechanic I is the entry-level classification. Employees initially work under close supervision while learning and performing routine maintenance and repairs. Assignments grow more varied and complex as experience is gained, and supervision lessens as employees demonstrate independent proficiency. Fleet Mechanic II is the fully qualified journey-level classification, performing the full range of maintenance and repair duties independently and using judgment and initiative. Progression from Level I to Level II depends on satisfactory performance, meeting the higher classification's minimum qualifications, management confirmation that the employee is performing the full range of duties, and management approval. The positions receive immediate supervision at Level I or general supervision at Level II from management or supervisory staff, and do not directly supervise employees. Work is primarily performed in a vehicle workshop and occasionally in the field. The role involves maintaining accurate work and maintenance records, reporting work performed, and working safely with vehicles, tools, equipment, and hazardous materials.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Fleet Mechanic I: Two years of experience in skilled maintenance and repair of vehicles such as buses, vans, and automobiles.
- Fleet Mechanic II: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in skilled vehicle maintenance and repair, or two years of experience at a level equivalent to El Dorado Transit's Fleet Mechanic I classification.
- Fleet Mechanic I: Valid California Driver's License and ability to maintain a safe driving record throughout employment.
- Fleet Mechanic I: California Class B Driver's License with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of appointment; must maintain a safe driving record.
- Fleet Mechanic I: Ability to become certified in air brakes and obtain an EPA Class II Air Conditioning License.
- Fleet Mechanic II: California Class B Driver's License at appointment and ability to maintain a safe driving record throughout employment.
- Fleet Mechanic II: Air brake certification and EPA Class II Air Conditioning License, both maintained throughout employment.
- Knowledge of methods, parts, tools, materials, and equipment used to maintain and repair diesel- and gasoline-powered transit vehicles and equipment.
- Knowledge of transit vehicle and equipment operating characteristics, diagnostic and troubleshooting methods, safe work practices, safety regulations, business mathematics, customer service, and English language structure and usage.
- Ability to perform diverse skilled vehicle maintenance tasks; troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair transit vehicles and equipment; and operate and maintain relevant hand, power, and shop tools.
- Ability to estimate materials and equipment, exercise independent judgment and initiative, and read and interpret manuals, specifications, and drawings.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions; maintain accurate logs and records; perform arithmetic calculations; and understand and apply relevant laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
- Ability to organize work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, use computer systems and software, communicate clearly, and establish effective working relationships.
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of buses, vans, automobiles, and other transit equipment, including gas, diesel, and alternative-fuel vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair air brakes, hydraulic systems, suspension, steering, driveline, rear-end, transmission, electrical, fuel injection, ignition, and cooling systems and components.
- Rebuild or replace wheelchair lifts and related hydraulic pumps, cylinders, control valves, motors, and components.
- Conduct safety checks and operational tests in accordance with Highway Patrol guidelines.
- Road-test transit vehicles and drive buses, vans, and automobiles as required; inspect and repair vehicles in the shop and in the field.
- Read and interpret manuals, drawings, and specifications; estimate labor, materials, and equipment and order required parts.
- Prepare oral and written reports, complete forms, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Modify and fabricate parts for transit vehicles and equipment.
- Use and maintain hand, power, shop, welding, and test equipment related to the work.
- Follow safe work methods, use safety equipment, and safely handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
