MECHANIC APPRENTICE

City of Amarillo

20h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Fleet Supervisor I, the Mechanic Apprentice repairs and maintains Transit Department vehicles and equipment, including fixed-route buses, paratransit vans, staff cars, shop trucks, a scissor lift, and a forklift. The role involves troubleshooting, emergency road repairs, preventive maintenance, servicing vehicle systems and components, and documenting completed work. The employee attends required training and performs other job-related duties as assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Texas Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement. The employee must be able to obtain a State Inspection License and Refrigeration License within one year of employment. Work takes place around heavy equipment and machinery that could cause bodily harm. Physical demands include exerting up to 100 pounds of force and performing activities such as climbing, crawling, crouching, walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, sitting, reaching, pulling, and pushing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement.
Ability to obtain a State Inspection License and Refrigeration License within one year of employment.
Ability to develop troubleshooting skills and read wiring schematics and repair manuals.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, and engines.
Ability to learn the proper operation of a scissor lift and forklift.
Ability to learn the proper operation of engine diagnostic tools, multimeters, charging and starting system testers, an overhead crane, manifold gauges, pressure testers, micrometers, dial indicators, a drill press, and hydraulic jacks.
Ability to operate power tools and small/light equipment, medium equipment and machinery, and computers and tablets for engine and video diagnostics and office tasks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force and perform the physical activities described in the ADA profile.
Ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Conduct Transit Department business professionally and ethically, and work cooperatively with others.
Wear a clean uniform and maintain a safe work area.
Troubleshoot vehicles and equipment, make repairs, and perform emergency road repairs as needed.
Analyze and perform repairs based on work orders, pre-operational checklists, and vehicle operator reports.
Repair diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, and air-conditioning, braking, cooling, fuel, hydraulic, and suspension systems.
Repair wiring problems, electronic sensors, wiring harnesses, and switches.
Perform daily maintenance on wheelchair lift equipment, including cleaning and adjusting the lift control box, platform, barrier, and security arms.
Perform detailed preventive maintenance and service work on Transit Department equipment.
Complete work orders and checklists documenting work performed on each piece of equipment.
Perform vehicle repairs, including replacing brake components, changing tires, repairing wiring, replacing bulbs and light assemblies, checking and filling fluids, tracing hydraulic leaks, replacing hoses and fittings, repairing steering and chassis components, and servicing pollution-control devices and air conditioning.
Attend and participate in training classes required by the Transit Department.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.