General Mechanic I or II

City of Beloit; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Beloit seeks a General Mechanic in the Community Development Department, Transit Division, performing advanced mechanical work on motor coaches. Responsibilities include engine/transmission disassembly, rebuilding, testing, and performing repairs to maintain transit vehicles.

The role involves driving city buses and trucks as needed, with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to USDOT/FTA standards. Candidates should meet CDL requirements and have relevant mechanic experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver\'s license with satisfactory driving record.
• CDL Permit on hire (Class B).
• CDL with P and air brake endorsements or ability to obtain within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical work on transit vehicles and equipment, including diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding of major components.
• Disassemble, rebuild, re-assemble, and test engines, transmissions, and components.
• Drive city buses and trucks as required by the department.
• Operate with minimal supervision and adhere to safety standards per USDOT/FTA policies.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Transit Division.

Skills

Gas engines

Diesel engines

Mechanical repair

Safety compliance

CDL awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Transit Bus Technician Certification (ASE) desired

EPA 609 Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 2 years

Job description

The City of Beloit has an exciting employment opportunity as a General Mechanic working with the Community Development Department in the Transit Division. The General Mechanic will be working with advanced mechanical work that includes the most technical diagnostic, repair, and rebuilding work (e.g. complete engine, transmission, or component unit disassembly, rebuilding, re-assembly, testing, etc.) in reference to motor coaches. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of mechanical repairs necessary to maintain transit vehicles and equipment within acceptable work standards with a minimum of supervision. The position is also responsible for driving city buses, trucks and related duties when required and other duties may be assigned. This is a safety sensitive position as defined by city policy and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. 21 years of age or older
3. A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
4. A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Permit upon hire
5. A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger (“P”) and air brake endorsements or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire
6. General Mechanic I- Minimum of 1 year of responsible work experience working with gas and diesel engines. General Mechanic II- Minimum of 3 years of responsible work experience working with gas and diesel engines.
7. Transit Bus Technician Certification through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is desired
8. Section 609 Technician Certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.
9. Federal Medical Card required by the US Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Transportation
10. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer