C Mechanic - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside Transit Agency is seeking a C Mechanic to perform preventive and emergency maintenance on agency vehicles in the Maintenance Department. The position may be based at Riverside or Hemet, and applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.

Key duties include assisting A/B Mechanics, conducting minor road calls, maintaining maintenance and inventory records, and assisting Servicers with related tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience in maintaining either autos, buses or heavy equipment.
• The completion of a minimum of classroom instruction consisting of three courses at an accredited college in diesel engines, automotive, heavy duty or transit vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist A and B Mechanics as necessary, operate Agency vehicles as necessary (non-revenue service).
• Make minor road calls (brake adjustments, flasher or bulb replacements, etc.) as needed.
• Maintain proper maintenance and inventory records.
• Assist Servicers when necessary in the servicing of vehicles and the performing of other related tasks as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience maintaining autos, buses or heavy equipment

Three college courses in diesel engines, automotive, heavy duty or transit vehicles

Job description

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting for "C" Mechanic positions in the Maintenance Department.

The "C" Mechanic will perform periodic and emergency maintenance procedures on all Agency vehicles assigned (cars, vans, trucks, and buses) as described under Essential Duties/Responsibilities.

Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.

Essential jobduties include but not limited to:

• Assist "A" and "B" Mechanics as necessary, operate Agency vehicles as necessary (non-revenue service);
• Make minor road calls (brake adjustments, flasher or bulb replacements, etc.) as needed;
• Maintain proper maintenance and inventory records;
• Assist Servicers when necessary in the servicing of vehicles and the performing of other related tasks as required.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or its equivalent with at least 1 year of experience in maintaining either autos, buses or heavy equipment.

OR

The completion of a minimum of classroom instruction consisting of three courses at an accredited college. Acceptable courses include the repair of diesel engines, automotive, heavy duty or transit vehicles, subject to department manager approval.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Must possess a valid non-restricted California driver's license and be able to obtain a Class B license and medical certificate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

A current valid non-restricted Class C Driver's License is required. Additionally, obtain an official DMV driving history printout from a branch of the DMVprintout(issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) must be provided with the application. The DMV driving history must be clear of suspensions for any reason within the past five (5) years and have no more than three (3) points within the past five (5) years, and no two (2) point violations.

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No accidents which applicant contributed to cause within 3 years from your application date

Have appeared in court as required

Note to Internal Candidates:

The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process:

• May be required to pass job related skills test(s). Testing may include, but is not limited to:
  • Written test(s)
  • Oral test(s)
  • Practical test(s)
• Past year performance record will be reviewed:
  • Discipline other than attendance & accidents - only 1 written warning in last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
  • Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
    • Further Written Warnings
    • Final Warnings
    • Suspensions
  • Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months.
  • Must have no most 1 Attendance Point in the last year.
  • Preventable Accidents - only 1 written warning within the last year.
  • Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."
  • Applications who request to transfer to a different department may be eligible to do so after 1 year of service.

Advancement will be determined by qualification (as listed above) or by seniority in cases where qualification is deemed equal.

The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.

The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.

***RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***

Applications will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which may include: written exam (pass/fail), performance exam (pass/fail) and an oral interview (100%). The examinations will be used to assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified candidates will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.

The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. the Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.