Paratransit Mechanic A- Sacramento, CA
About The Position
This is the most advanced level in the Mechanic Job Family. The journey-level mechanic works independently, may serve as a lead within the area, and receives limited supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor. The position performs highly skilled, autonomous diagnosis, inspection, and repair of coaches and other vehicles. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicle engines, transmissions, electrical and hydraulic systems, brakes, steering, air conditioning, and other components. It also includes major overhauls and tune-ups, roadside repairs, operating coaches to diagnose failures or move disabled vehicles, maintaining fleet-specific electronic equipment, and providing functional training and assistance to less senior Mechanics. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of full-time journey-level experience diagnosing, overhauling, and repairing gas-, diesel-, and/or CNG-powered buses, trucks, and/or other related vehicles or equipment.
- Possess a Mechanic A rating and/or a Regional Transit Certification demonstrating ability to diagnose, repair, and overhaul electrical and mechanical systems for coaches, cars, trucks, and other support equipment.
- Possess, or be able to obtain, a Refrigeration Recovery/Containment Certificate Type II under Federal EPA regulations.
- Possess a Class B California Driver's License permit with Passenger endorsement on the first day of appointment and be able to obtain a Class B California Driver's License with Passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
- Have a satisfactory driving record as determined by SacRT.
- Possess a Forklift Operator certification or be able to obtain a forklift certificate within 90 days of appointment.
- Obtain all tools required for a Mechanic A by the end of the probationary period; the tool list is available from Maintenance management.
- Provide a combination of education and/or experience that establishes the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions; SacRT determines equivalencies.
Nice To Haves
- Verifiable training in automotive or diesel mechanics, which may have been obtained through a high school automotive/mechanics course and/or a regional occupational program.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, examine, and investigate causes of defects in engines, transmissions, differential units, generators, starters, pumps, air suspension and pneumatic systems, radiators, injectors, clutches, air conditioning systems, and other vehicle systems and components.
- Determine repair, maintenance, adjustment, or component-replacement actions by reading blueprints, schematics, job orders, and wire numbers.
- Maintain, adjust, and repair coach systems and components, including hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, front ends, and air conditioning, for gas, diesel, propane, and CNG coaches.
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair electronic equipment specific to the fleet's coaches.
- Perform major overhauls, major tune-ups, and repairs to brake and steering systems.
- Change windows and seats, repair wheelchair lifts, and perform minor body repairs.
- Operate coaches to diagnose component failures, make roadside repairs, or move disabled coaches.
- Keep up with mechanical and technological advances and provide functional training and assistance to less senior Mechanics.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
