Bus Mechanic/Heavy Duty Mechanic - County Services

San Joaquin Regional Transit District; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation

Retirement Plan

Job summary

San Joaquin Regional Transit District is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain and repair buses and related equipment at our Stockton facility. The role covers diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, HVAC, and safety systems. You will work with a team, perform road service calls, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and experience in public transit maintenance. Tools are required on hire.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or equivalent training and experience.
• Three years of licensed driving experience; preferred in public transit.
• Experience in a public transit agency or governmental setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, and vehicle maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repair, and diagnostic duties to restore RTD buses and related equipment to serviceable condition.
• Maintains and installs electrical, hydraulic, and HVAC systems on buses and support vehicles.
• Prepares reports and documents defects and repairs on inspection forms or computer programs.
• Operates shop equipment and performs road service calls as needed.

Skills

Driving experience

Diesel maintenance

Safety procedures

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Personal toolbox

Job description

Starting pay:

$39.96391/Hour (Mechanic A)

$36.4851/Hour (Mechanic B)

$31.8007/Hour (Mechanic C)

Successful candidates may be hired at either the Mechanic A, Mechanic B, or Mechanic C level depending on experience/qualifications.

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance of the District’s vehicles and to perform other duties as directed. Shift subject to change per requirements of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with passenger and airbrake endorsements must be obtained prior to hire date.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Performs maintenance, repair, and diagnostic duties in order to restore RTD buses, support vehicles and related equipment to serviceable condition.
• Recommends, when necessary, the referral of bus and support vehicle repairs to an Outside Repair facility.
• Removes, repairs, troubleshoots, and installs component parts of RTD vehicles such as engines, transmissions, axles, wheels, hydraulic and electrical systems, climate control systems, valves, pumps, tanks, compressors, piping, alternators, generators, starters, blowers, and fuel metering devices, etc.
• Maintains and installs lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, ignition systems, environmental systems, and related components.
• Operates shop equipment and other tools to maintain and diagnose vehicle problems.
• Performs service and repairs on road calls.
• Performs safety and preventive maintenance inspections as required by applicable Federal, State, Local, and RTD guidelines.
• Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms and work orders, or designated computer programs.
• May familiarize and/or supervise lower classification Mechanics and Utility Workers in the proper method of performing their job.
• Operates a computer for related data input and retrieval.
• Can be assigned lower mechanic classification work in a shift.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and odd and unusual hours.
• Must be able to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Knowledge of (for all Mechanic levels):

• Theory, operation, and repair of diesel powered vehicles, including engines, transmissions, ignitions, electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic cooling, HVAC systems, and brake systems.
• Industrial safety rules, shop safety rules, regulations, and procedures as applicable to a bus maintenance facility.
• General shop safety procedures.
• Basic equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of large vehicles.
• Section 608 and 609 Air conditioning certification or ability to obtain one.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Cummins engines and Allison hybrid drive systems.

Ability to (Mechanic A):

• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostic procedures and safety/preventative maintenance inspections in relation to a variety of RTD buses and related equipment.
• Adjust and install engine components.
• Remove and replace engines, electric traction motors, battery storage systems, dual power inverter modules, transmissions, and drivetrain components.
• Maintain and adjust undercarriage components.
• Maintain and install lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, ignition systems, environmental systems, multi-plex systems and related components.
• Give oral and written instructions and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Properly use test and other shop equipment/tools, including oxy/acetylene and arc welding equipment.
• Prepare written reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs.
• Perform computer-related functions that allow for data input and retrieval.
• Effectively read, understand, and use technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals.
• Operate a variety of equipment, i.e. forklifts, scissor lifts, in ground bus hoists, portable bus lifts, etc.
• Learn and stay current on all new technologies introduced into the transit industries as it relates to bus maintenance.
• Perform all duties of the lower mechanic classifications.
• Section 608 and 609 Air Conditioning certification or ability to obtain one.

Ability to (Mechanic B):

• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostic procedures and safety/preventative maintenance inspections in relation to a variety of RTD buses and related equipment.
• Adjust and install engine components.
• Section 608 and 609 Air Conditioning certification or ability to obtain one.
• Extensive knowledge, Ability to trouble shoot and rebuild engines and transmissions.
• Knowledge and experience with Celect Plus, Cummins Insite, Allison Hybrid E-Drive systems, and I/O Controls.
• Strong ability to analyze wiring problems using schematics.
• Knowledge and experience with wedge and S-cam brake systems.
• Must have knowledge of safety practices and procedures as it relates to the shop, vehicle maintenance and defensive driving.
• Maintain and adjust undercarriage components.
• Operate a variety of equipment, i.e. forklifts, scissor lifts, in ground bus hoists, portable bus lifts, etc.
• Perform all duties of the lower mechanic classifications.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Ability to (Mechanic C):

• Section 608 and 609 Air Conditioning certification preferred or ability to obtain one.
• Must have knowledge of safety practices and procedures as it relates to the shop, vehicle maintenance and defensive driving.
• Properly use test and other shop equipment/tools, including oxy/acetylene and arc welding equipment.
• Prepare written reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs.
• Perform computer-related functions that allow for data input and retrieval.
• Effectively read, understand, and use technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals.
• Operate a variety of equipment, i.e. forklifts, scissor lifts, in ground bus hoists, portable bus lifts, etc.

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is:

• Requires high school diploma/GED or equivalent training and experience.
• Three (3) years of licensed driving experience; sufficient education, training, and experience which demonstrates possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience in a public transit agency or governmental setting is preferred.
• Mechanic A - seven (7) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel powered heavy equipment (such as diesel trucks and buses) or equivalent experience.
• Mechanic B - four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel powered heavy equipment (such as diesel trucks and buses) or equivalent experience and education.
• Mechanic C - two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel powered heavy equipment (such as diesel trucks and buses) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Good driving record.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• A valid California Class B Driver License; or a valid California Class C Driver License with a ability to obtain a California Class B Driver License. Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with passenger and airbrake endorsements must be obtained prior to hire date.
• Required to bring own tools and toolbox upon date of hire.
• Experience in a public transit agency or governmental setting is preferred.

Work Environment:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, manuals and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with supervisors, employees, union stewards, vendors, and others encountered in the course of work.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, around moving equipment and vehicles; and is exposed to toxic fumes and caustic chemicals. The noise level is moderately noisy.

Employment Process:

Applicants must complete and submit an official application form. The standards as stated on the front of the job announcement represent only the minimum required to fill an application. Resumes will be accepted but may not be substituted for the required application form. Meeting the listed standards does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited for an interview as the Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to the most qualified for the vacancy. The selection process for this position may include a written assessment. All statements made on the application are subject to verification and investigation. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list or termination of employment.
Employment is conditional upon successfully passing all pre-employment screens. Substance abuse tests paid by the Transit District are required of each prospective employee. Candidates are cautioned that offers of employment are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of DOT physical examination (for safety sensitive positions), substance abuse drug and alcohol tests, reference checks, and a background investigation.

San Joaquin Regional Transit District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RTD offers a competitive employee benefit program that includes:

• INSURANCE: RTD provides a comprehensive health and dental insurance package for all full-time employees and their dependents. RTD also provides $20,000 life insurance for all full-time employees.
• SICK LEAVE: Three (3) to twelve (12) days per year depending on length of service for full-time employees, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• VACATION: One (1) week to six (6) weeks depending on the classification level and length of service for full-time employees, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• RETIREMENT: RTD participates in a 401(a) retirement plan in which RTD provides a generous match.

The provisions of this bulletin are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an express or implied contract.