Transit Mechanic Assistant

Town of Blacksburg, VA•Blacksburg, VA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semiskilled work servicing, lubricating, and assisting with the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles, preparing and maintaining appropriate records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Lead Mechanic. This position is classified as an essential position during designated planned or unplanned events. $ 2,000 hiring bonus payable at the following intervals: Satisfactorily complete 2 months of employment - $600 Satisfactorily complete 4 months of employment - $600 Complete 6 months of employment and receive a successful rating at the end of probation evaluation - $800 Shift: Monday- Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of automotive passenger cars, vans, buses and maintenance equipment
Thorough knowledge of necessary safety precautions
Skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in automotive repair work
Ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken parts
Ability to operate a personal computer and lap top with the applicable software programs to keep records of repairs and service operations and to prepare reports
Ability to lift heavy objects
Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors and the general public
High school diploma or GED required
Moderate experience in the maintenance and servicing of automotive and power driven equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid commercial driver's license (Class B with Air Brakes and P endorsement) in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a satisfactory driving record
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing guidelines as set forth by the Federal Transit Administration and the US Department of Transportation in 49 CFR Part 40, and Part 655, as amended
A pre-employment drug screening is required for this position
Drug and alcohol testing guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration, will be followed during the employment period
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force
Work regularly requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting
Work has standard vision requirements
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities
Work regularly requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment
Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic)

Responsibilities

Checks buses and ensures buses are in safe operating condition
Performs repairs or holds buses as needed
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance service on gas and diesel powered vehicles and diagnoses problems
Makes all necessary repairs as instructed to vehicles and equipment
Performs road tests on vehicles
Changes, repairs, and replaces tires and brakes; rotates and balances tires; performs front end alignments
Changes oil, fluids, and lights
Diagnoses and repairs wheel chair lifts
Replaces parts as necessary; rebuilds bus parts, tie rod assemblies, etc.
Trains new staff and instructs them on safe equipment use and operation
Picks up parts
Cleans shop regularly