Bus Mechanic

City of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina is hiring two Bus Mechanics to perform skilled tasks in servicing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of automotive and transit equipment. The roles require diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, overhauling engines and drivetrains, and maintaining records of maintenance activities.

A CDL and ASE certification are preferred and a careful pre-employment screening is described.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey level experience in equipment repair.
• Training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other fuel powered equipment.
• Possible North Carolina Class B CDL with passenger and airbrake endorsements within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical repair and maintenance on gasoline, propane and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair transit vehicles and related equipment.
• Repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, and hydraulics.
• Overhaul engines, transmissions, differentials and related driveline components.
• Prepare and maintain records of maintenance activities.

Education

High school diploma + specialized training

Job description

Description

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for two Bus Mechanics to perform skilled tasks in the servicing, repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive, and transit equipment; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical duties involving repair and maintenance of gasoline, propane and diesel powered automotive vehicles, heavy and light construction equipment and other power-driven equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on transit vehicles, and a variety of gasoline and diesel powered maintenance and construction equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters and batteries; diagnose, maintain, repair and recondition hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears, chain drives and propeller shafts; replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches; tune up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and port fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems.
• Repair and replace components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high voltage light systems; repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors, hydraulic and air brakes.
• Repair and test GFI Revenue Collection equipment and all ADA equipment on vehicles.
• Retrieve, collect and distribute vehicle parts; perform on-site service calls as requested.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair work to light and heavy equipment and fleet.
• Prepare and maintain records of automotive maintenance and repair activities performed.

Minimum Qualifications

Any Combination Of Experience And Training That Would Likely Provide The Required Knowledge And Abilities Is Qualifying. A Typical Way To Obtain The Knowledge And Abilities Would Be:

Please Note

Candidates selected for hire will be required to submit proof of education prior to a firm job offer being made. Therefore, to avoid delays in the hiring process, it is strongly recommended that you attach a copy of your official graduation certificate(s) from higher level institution(s) at the time of your application submission.

Experience

Two years of journey level experience performing minor and major equipment repair duties including experience in the maintenance of gasoline, propane and/or diesel powered equipment.

Training

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other types of fuel powered equipment.

Required

LICENSING & CERTIFICATION

Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and airbrake endorsements and ability to maintain insurability; possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety Inspector’s license.

Preferred

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Bus certification.

Selection Process

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, physical abilities test, background check and driving history check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Health And Dental Insurance

The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.

Employer Paid Leave

Vacation Leave

Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.

Sick Leave

Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.

Holidays

The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.

Bereavement

Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.

Retirement

The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.

Deferred Compensation Plans

To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k) plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 4% of base salary to an eligible employee’s NC 401(k) account.

Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Death Benefit

The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.

Pay Periods / Deduction For Benefits / Direct Deposit

City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.