Transit Mechanic

Blacksburg, Town of•Blacksburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Mechanic position performs advanced skilled trades work, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining transit vehicles, 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. Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM with possible rotating weekends. The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V

Requirements

General knowledge of the operation and repair of the components, systems and accessories of transit vehicles and machinery
General knowledge of the tools and equipment, as well as the special tools, gages, machinery and shop equipment used in the repair, servicing and maintenance of transit equipment
Ability to detect by inspection any worn, defective or improperly adjusted parts
General knowledge of the safety and occupational hazards associated with the work
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts
Ability to keep records of repair and service operations
Knowledge of or ability to learn the practices, methods and tools of welding
Ability to operate a personal computer and laptop with the applicable software programs for required maintenance work orders and for performing diagnostic work on transit vehicles including checking codes, clearing codes and to activate regen cycles on diesel buses
Ability to maintain, diagnose, adjust, repair, and service hybrid, gasoline, diesel, and electric powered vehicles
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with associates, vendors and the general public
High school diploma or GED required
Moderate experience as an automotive mechanic, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Possession of or ability to obtain Commonwealth of Virginia State Inspector license and Type II A/C certification within one year of employment.
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

Responsibilities

Performs required State inspections, preventive maintenance, and problem diagnosis; adjusts, repairs and services revenue and support vehicles
Services automotive, medium duty and heavy duty vehicles (gasoline, diesel, and electric powered) vehicle systems and accessories such as diesel engine valve adjustments, diesel engine overhauls, repairs front and rear axle assemblies, suspension systems, braking systems, automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, compressed air system, vacuum and electric controls, air-conditioning, electrical systems, charging and starting systems and components, wheel chair ramps and lifts, air bags, etc; rebuilds parts as necessary
Performs tire installations and repairs; mounts and balances tires and performs wheel alignments
Operates various types of shop equipment and machinery, forklifts, specialized tools and devices such as diagnostic programs on laptop computers, specialized king pin press and front and rear axle tools
Repairs and rebuilds planetary drives
Diagnoses multiple complex computer operated systems on buses
Able to use dial gauges, micrometers and other measuring equipment, wheel alignment equipment, large on bus brake lathes, grinders, drill presses, hydraulic lift, mobile wheel lifts, impact wrench and other power tools
Responds to road calls and other emergency calls for service including after-hours call outs for breakdowns; serves as on-call mechanic on a rotating basis
Performs road tests of vehicles to ensure safety and quality of work performed
Advises supervisor of additional work needed and repairs that cannot be completed as scheduled
Completes State inspection reports and work orders indicating parts used and time spent
Assists in keeping the shop area clean and neat
Complies with regulations governing the handling and disposal of hazardous waste and use of personal protection
Helps train new staff and instructs on safe equipment use and operations
Depending on work shift assigned, mechanic duties also include early AM pullout duties which include checking bus walk around cards and making checks and repairs as necessary for early AM pullout