Mechanic A

Sacramento Regional Transit District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Regional Transit District is seeking an experienced Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, overhaul and repair gas, diesel, and CNG powered buses and related equipment. The role includes leading projects and potentially serving as Lead Mechanic in the supervisor’s absence.

The position requires four years of journey-level experience or related vocational training, and a High School diploma or equivalent. Strong knowledge of reading blueprints and using diagnostic tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible journey-level experience performing diagnostics and mechanical overhaul of gas, diesel and/or CNG powered vehicles and equipment.
• Completion of a District-sponsored training/certification program or related vocational education is acceptable.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, diagnostic, overhaul and repair of revenue and non-revenue vehicles and equipment using various tools and testing instruments.
• Lead assigned projects and serve as Lead Mechanic during supervisor absence when needed.
• Read blueprints, schematics, job orders, and wire numbers; perform road calls to service disabled vehicles; ensure safe working environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Effectively uses a variety of hand, power and computer diagnostic tools and testing instruments to independently perform varied and complex inspection, diagnostic, overhaul and repair functions required for the maintenance of District revenue and non-revenue vehicles and equipment, including gas, diesel and CNG powered coaches, trucks, cars, fare boxes, fare collection equipment, small shop machinery, power tools, and other support equipment; performs off-site and/or emergency repairs; serves as a team leader for assigned projects; may serve as Lead Mechanic during absence of supervisor; practices safe work processes and contributes to the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment for self and others; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, diagnoses, builds, rebuilds, overhauls and maintains all pneumatic, mechanical and electronic-related systems and components on RT revenue and non-revenue vehicles and equipment, including gas, diesel, propane and CNG powered coaches, trucks, cars, fare boxes, fare collection equipment, small shop machinery power tools, and other support equipment; reads blueprints, schematics, job orders and wire numbers; makes road calls to service disabled vehicles; safely operates District coaches and other vehicles in the course of performing assigned duties; performs essential functions of all classifications within the Mechanic job series as required; may be assigned to instruct and/or assist other Mechanics; may be assigned to serve as Lead Mechanic during absence of supervisor; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Four (4) years of progressively responsible full-time journey-level experience performing diagnostics and mechanical overhaul and repair of gas, diesel and/or CNG powered buses, trucks, and/or other related vehicles and equipment; or successful completion of a District-sponsored training and certification program; or successful completion of a certified vocational, technical, trade school or college program in a closely related field of study.

Licenses and/or Certificates

Possession of a Mechanic A rating and/or possession of a Regional Transit Certification of ability to diagnose, repair, and overhaul electrical and mechanical systems for coaches, cars, trucks and other support equipment; possession of, or the ability to obtain a Refrigeration Recovery/Containment Certificate Type II (per Federal EPA regulations); possession of a Class B California Driver's License permit with endorsement(s) on the first day of appointment, and the ability to obtain a Class B California Driver's License with endorsement(s) within 90 days of appointment; a satisfactory driving record; possession of a Forklift Operator Certification or the ability to obtain a forklift certificate within 90 days of appointment; required to obtain the tools for the Mechanic A by the end of the probationary period.

Proof of required education beyond High School

Proof of required education beyond High School, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application if utilizing vocational, technical, trade school or college program as qualifying experience.

Note: Although the use of certain controlled substances is now legal in California for both recreational and/or medicinal purposes, if you are not able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, you will not be considered for this position.

For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at 916-556-0298.

SacRT has a stand alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS.

SacRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE

This position falls under the IBEW, Local 1245 Collective Bargaining Unit.