Paratransit Mechanic A- Sacramento, CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•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 the lead within the work area, and receives limited supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor. The position autonomously diagnoses, inspects, maintains, and repairs coaches and other vehicles. The mechanic performs complex diagnostics and repairs across vehicle systems and components, including engines, transmissions, differentials, generators, starters, pumps, air suspension and pneumatic systems, radiators, injectors, clutches, air conditioning, hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, and steering. The role determines repair actions using blueprints, schematics, job orders, and wire numbers and supports the operational fitness of gas, diesel, propane, and CNG coaches. Other work includes maintaining fleet-specific electronic equipment, performing major overhauls and tune-ups, repairing wheelchair lifts and minor body damage, and operating coaches to diagnose failures or move disabled vehicles. The mechanic keeps current with mechanical and technological advances and provides functional training and assistance to less senior mechanics. The role requires five years of full-time journey-level experience, a Mechanic A rating or qualifying regional transit certification, specified driver and equipment qualifications, and the tools required for a Mechanic A by the end of the probationary period. This full-time position is in the IBEW, Local 1245 Collective Bargaining Unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of full-time journey-level experience performing diagnostics and mechanical overhaul and repair of gas-, diesel-, and/or CNG-powered buses, trucks, and/or related vehicles or equipment.
Possession of 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.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Refrigeration Recovery/Containment Certificate Type II under Federal EPA regulations.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class B California Driver's License permit with Passenger endorsement by the first day of appointment, and ability to obtain a Class B California Driver's License with Passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
Satisfactory driving record as determined by SacRT.
Forklift Operator certification or ability 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.

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 vehicle engines, transmissions, differentials, generators, starters, pumps, air suspension and pneumatic systems, radiators, injectors, clutches, air conditioning systems, and other systems and components.
Determine appropriate repair, maintenance, adjustment, and component replacement actions using blueprints, schematics, job orders, and wire numbers.
Maintain, adjust, and repair coach systems, components, and parts, including hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, front ends, and air conditioning systems.
Maintain, diagnose, and repair electronic equipment specific to the fleet's coaches.
Perform major overhauls and tune-ups and repair brake and steering systems.
Change windows and seats, repair wheelchair lifts, and perform minor body repairs.
Operate coaches to diagnose component failure, make roadside repairs, or move disabled coaches.
Keep up with mechanical and technological advances and provide functional training and assistance to less senior mechanics.
Obtain all tools required for a Mechanic A by the end of the probationary period.
Perform other related duties as assigned.