Bus Mechanic's Helper - 315 - Vehicle Maintenance

Job Title

This position is a helper to a Journeyman mechanic.

Job Description

The work involves performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled mechanical tasks in and around a garage in assisting a mechanic who maintains and repairs diesel and related mechanical equipment. The employee performs duties in accordance with established trade practice and specific oral instructions. Work is subject to close supervision while in process and upon completion. Work is supervised as needed by a higher level mechanic or other supervisor.

Workdays and Hours: Monday - Saturday 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM, day off to be determined at hire. Work schedule depends on shift bid and seniority and may change. Schedules are bid twice per year.

Bargaining Unit: Transit Teamsters

Posting may close at any time

Examples Of Work Performed

Assists in the repairs and maintenance of all bus systems with guidance.

Cleans, oils, greases, washes and polishes buses.

Performs preventive maintenance inspections on buses.

Dismantles and prepares bus equipment for general repairs.

Cleans and assembles tools.

Assists in changing and repairing tires, checking and installing batteries, and painting buses.

Cleans work shop and garage and arranges storeroom.

Performs the duties of Bus Utility Worker when needed.

Makes unassisted trade outs that do not require mechanical repairs.

These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements Of Work

Some knowledge of the principles of bus mechanics and of the common practices, materials, tools and equipment of the trade

Ability to do semi-skilled mechanical repair tasks, and to make routine mechanical installations and adjustments

Ability to understand and carry out simple written and oral instructions

Skill in the routine use of the standard tools of the mechanic trade

Ability to lift, bend, and twist as necessary to remove, repair, or recondition and replace body parts, interior parts, suspension parts, and glass.

Ability to tolerate exposure to fluids and solvents used in vehicle repair work.

Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor while standing on a cement floor.

Ability to lift and carry bulky objects weighing up to 50 pounds (heavier objects with the assistance of another person).

Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen or cut.

Ability to work independently on the night shift

Ability to provide own hand tools and storage cabinet should job assignment require the use of tools on a regular basis

Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements within six months of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country

An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Ability to read, interpret and apply information contained in technical repair manuals.

Experience And Training

Required Experience and Training

Successful completion of High School Diploma.

A minimum of two (2) years of unrestricted licensed driving experience.

Ability to acquire a Class A or B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsement within six months of employment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country

Ability to provide own hand tools and a roll-around toolbox for storage.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

A Class A or B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsement.

Completion of mechanical trade courses.

Prior experience in servicing and assisting in the repair of vehicular equipment.

Welding experience using gas or electrical equipment.

Benefits

CITY OF WICHITA FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

6. LIFE INSURANCE Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

7. SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9. VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10. RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13. MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES Deferred Compensation Investment Program Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA) Bereavement Pay Employee Emergency Assistance Fund Voluntary Shared Leave Program Training Programs Longevity Pay Credit Union Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Injury Leave (on-job injury) Community Volunteer Events