Fleet Mechanic I/II

El Dorado County Transit Authority•Diamond Springs, CA

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic I/II performs skilled maintenance, repair, diagnosis, rebuilding, and overhaul of El Dorado Transit buses, vans, automobiles, and other equipment. The position also road-tests vehicles, identifies and corrects unsafe conditions, and installs or repairs accessories such as heaters, mirrors, wheelchair lifts, and safety devices. Fleet Mechanic I works under immediate supervision and develops skills through increasingly varied assignments; Fleet Mechanic II is a fully qualified journey-level mechanic who works independently under general supervision. The series has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Advancement from Fleet Mechanic I to II depends on satisfactory performance, meeting the higher classification’s minimum qualifications, management affirmation that the full range of duties is being performed, and management approval. Work includes diagnosing and repairing engines and vehicle systems, performing safety checks, inspecting and repairing vehicles in the shop and field, and driving vehicles as required. The mechanic reads technical materials, estimates and orders parts and supplies, documents completed work, fabricates or modifies parts, and uses and maintains tools and test equipment. The position requires observing safe work practices and handling and disposing of hazardous waste safely. Fleet Mechanic I earns $26.87–$36.00 per hour with benefits. Fleet Mechanic II earns $28.93–$38.77 per hour with benefits. Work is primarily in a vehicle workshop and occasionally in the field.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the 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 at a level equivalent to El Dorado Transit Fleet Mechanic I.
Fleet Mechanic I: Valid California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a safe driving record throughout employment.
Fleet Mechanic I: Obtain a California Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction within 90 days of appointment, and 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 a safe driving record throughout employment.
Fleet Mechanic II: Air brake certification and EPA Class II Air Conditioning License, maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and equipment used to maintain and repair diesel- and gasoline-powered transit vehicles and equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide variety of transit vehicles and equipment; operate and maintain relevant tools and equipment; estimate materials; and read and interpret manuals, specifications, and drawings.
Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, follow instructions, maintain accurate records, perform arithmetic calculations, and apply relevant laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to use computer systems, software, and modern business equipment; communicate clearly in English; provide effective customer service; and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work, including climbing, bending, kneeling, and handling materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds or heavier weights with proper equipment.
Mobility to work in a workshop and field, operate a motor vehicle on roads, and use hand and power tools; vision, hearing, speech, and finger dexterity needed for the work.

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, and overhaul transit vehicles and equipment, including buses, vans, and automobiles.
Diagnose and repair gas, diesel, and alternative-fuel engines; air brakes and hydraulic systems; suspension, driveline, transmission, steering, electrical, fuel injection, ignition, and cooling systems.
Repair and replace wheelchair lifts and related hydraulic and electrical components.
Conduct safety checks and operational tests in accordance with Highway Patrol guidelines.
Road-test and drive buses, vans, and automobiles; 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 parts needed for assignments.
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, and shop tools and related test equipment.
Follow safe work methods, use safety equipment, and safely handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
Perform related duties as assigned.