Transit Mechanic I/II

City of Santa Monica, CA•Santa Monica, CA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and performs repairs on a variety of buses, emergency vehicles, City vehicles, and shop equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, buses, and various heavy-duty equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of:
Basic procedures and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of diesel and/or gasoline engines
Principles of automotive electrical systems and other related vehicle systems
Bus or heavyduty vehicle mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Alternative fuel engines, such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), hybrid and electrical, diesel and gasoline engine repairs
Bus systems and functions
Computerized diagnostic equipment including hand-held and windows-based software
Safety practices and procedures used in the operation of power tools and equipment
Methods and procedures for safe handling and disposing of hazardous waste
Effective customer service techniques
Ability to:
Diagnose, repair and troubleshoot a variety of complex bus and automotive mechanical
problems
Select and operate appropriate hand and power tools and electrical and pneumatic
tools and equipment
Read, comprehend and use maintenance instructions, repair manuals, parts books and
area maps
Read, interpret and use technical service manuals, wiring diagrams and various bus
schematics for all components
Complete forms and maintain accurate records
Perform mathematical calculations
Follow written and oral instructions
Work independently
Implement new mechanical techniques and procedures
Meet competing deadlines
Provide effective customer service
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public
Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches
Skill in:
Reading, writing, and communicating in English at an appropriate level
Basic mathematics
Reading wiring diagrams and schematics
Using a personal computer and applicable software applications
Level I: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Two years of recent, paid work experience performing mechanic work which has included troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or equipment. An associate degree or 60 semester units of college level or vocational school coursework from an accredited college or university in automotive technology or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required work experience.
OR
Graduation from high school or the equivalent. One year of recent, paid work experience as a City of Santa Monica Motor Coach Cleaner along with successful completion of the Orange County Transit Authority's (OCTA) Certified Maintenance Training Course.
Level II: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Five years of recent, paid, journey-level work experience performing mechanical maintenance and repair of buses, trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. College level or vocational school coursework may not substitute for the required work experience.
After one year of current, paid work experience with the City of Santa Monica, a Transit Mechanic I may be promoted to a Transit Mechanic II upon meeting the minimum qualifications of the Transit Mechanic II and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.
Level I: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license. Must obtain a California Class B commercial driver license or permit with appropriate medical certification prior to the first day of hire. Must obtain a valid Class B driver license with passenger and airbrake endorsements within six months from date of hire.
Level II: Possession of a valid Class B driver license with passenger and airbrake endorsements.

Nice To Haves

Possession of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a Transit Bus Technician.
Possession of ASE certification in Alternate Fuels is desirable.
Must maintain ASE certification as Transit Bus Technician in order to retain Level II status.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and periodic preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment. Conducts vehicle safety inspections and replaces defective parts and components.
Performs repairs on a variety of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternative fuel-powered (Liquefied Natural Gas and Compress Natural Gas) buses, emergency vehicles, shop equipment and other City vehicles.
Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, overhauls, and installs electrical systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, ignition, emission, and pneumatic, mechanical, and related vehicle computerized systems.
Troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, and performs preventive maintenance on major bus components including engines, transmissions, differentials, air conditioning systems, compressors, wheelchair lifts/ramps, and various electrical parts.
Relines brakes, cuts brake drums and arcs brake lining to fit drums per Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) standards.
Replaces hoses and performs tune-ups and oil, filter and fluid changes.
Replaces a variety of interior and exterior body parts, including bumpers, doors, glass, fareboxes, bicycle racks and body panels.
Repairs and paints both internal and exterior body panels.
Performs bus exchanges and road calls. Performs repairs on vehicles in the field, as required.
Completes vehicle service requests, lists work performed on work order forms, and indicates additional repairs, if needed.
Maintains paper and electronic records of repairs and maintenance.
Performs bumper-to-bumper repairs on various emergency vehicles, as assigned. Troubleshoots and repairs fire apparatus including pumps, valves, controls, piping,
hydraulic and electrical systems.
Performs cutting and welding. Fabricates and installs a variety of parts and equipment.
Ensures that complete chassis, engines and components are pressure-washed and shop work areas are cleaned in accordance with mechanic shop standards.
Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

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