Mechanic Helper

Orange County Transportation Authority; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the Orange County Transportation Authority as a Bus Maintenance Assistant, where you'll support mechanics in maintaining and repairing a vital bus fleet. Enjoy a competitive starting wage in a dynamic environment dedicated to improving transportation in Orange County. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good mechanical aptitude essential.
• Preferred studies in maintenance field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bus and subsystem maintenance and repair.
• Operate power tools and clean work areas.
• Drive buses for repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Educational studies in maintenance field

Tools

Hand tools

Steel-toed shoes

Job description

Overview

Why OCTA

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County’s transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents.

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Assists mechanics in the performance of bus and subsystem maintenance and repair functions. Assists with diagnosis, and repairs of bus systems, subsystems and assemblies requiring light, moderate, and advanced mechanical work.

The starting pay rate for this position is $28.38 an hour. Pay rate increases incrementally according to the union contract.

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

Responsibilities

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

• Assists mechanics with assembly and installation of components and sub-components.
• Assists mechanics in the performance of basic inspections and maintenance of bus fleet.
• Operates a variety of power tools and equipment.
• Drives buses as needed for repairs.
• Cleans tools and work area.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Good mechanical aptitude. Educational studies in the maintenance field preferred.

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a Class C driver’s license.
• Required to provide a DMV K4 printout (or equivalent if out-of-state) upon request. Must have a good DMV record in accordance with company standards.
• Must possess the necessary hand tools to perform the job and approved steel-toed shoes for wear on the job.

Knowledge of:

• Engines, transmissions, air conditioning, charging and starting systems, and related equipment.
• Basic mechanical fundamental understanding.
• Methods and procedures used in servicing mechanical equipment.
• Tools, precision instruments, equipment, and procedures used in general repairs of average difficulty.
• Decimals and fractions as related to vehicle maintenance.
• Basic hand tools and their appropriate uses.
• Basic computer skills.

Ability to:

• Follow instructions.
• Effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Read and understand technical service manuals.
• Clean and service equipment.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment or parts and make mechanical repairs of lower difficulty.
• Work any shift at any agency location.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Learn and use new computer systems and software.

Safety Sensitive:

Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive and are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, post-accident testing and random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations, and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655. Please refer to the OCTA Drug and Alcohol Policy Manual for additional information.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.