Transit Senior Mechanic (Reissue)

City of Torrance • Torrance, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Transit Senior Mechanic to be part of the Torrance Transit Team. Torrance Transit System (TTS) is a municipal transportation agency that serves the public in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Our network consists of twelve (12) fixed routes that extends to many areas outside of the City of Torrance, including the neighboring cities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, El Segundo, Lawndale, Lomita, Compton, Wilmington, Harbor City and the City of Los Angeles including all unincorporated areas under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Torrance Transit is looking for experienced and skilled Transit Senior Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, and repair Transit vehicles. Torrance Transit Senior Mechanics remove, replace, rebuild, overhaul, and tune major bus and transit vehicle operating systems. This position uses computer aided diagnostic equipment and reads and interprets diagnostic codes, maintenance manuals, electrical diagrams, and vehicle emission control standards. This individual enters repair orders and keeps maintenance records of time spent, materials and parts used and type of work performed in automated systems; provides technical direction and training to Transit Mechanics and Transit Equipment Attendants; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic with at least two (2) years as a bus mechanic.
• Successful completion of a six-month full-time training program from an accredited school in automotive/truck maintenance and repair may be substituted for up to two (2) years non-bus experience performing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transit vehicles utilizing digital electronics and microprocessors.
• A valid Class B California driver's license is required.
• Journey level transit mechanic experience
• Knowledge of current technology such as: Alternative Fuels / Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Hybrid Vehicle / Electric Vehicles
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent judgment

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of ASE certification tests (H) Series Transit Certifications in H1-- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), H3-Drive Train, H4-Brakes, H5-Suspension/Steering, H6-Electrical/Electronics, H7 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and H8 - Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI); or ASE-Certified Master Transit Bus Technician is highly desirable.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in (H) Series Transit Certification or Certified Master Transit Bus Technician.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Transit vehicles.
• Remove, replace, rebuild, overhaul, and tune major bus and transit vehicle operating systems.
• Use computer aided diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret diagnostic codes, maintenance manuals, electrical diagrams, and vehicle emission control standards.
• Enter repair orders and keep maintenance records of time spent, materials and parts used and type of work performed in automated systems.
• Provide technical direction and training to Transit Mechanics and Transit Equipment Attendants.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.
• Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing.
• In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.
• The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed