Mechanic C

Journey-Level Mechanic

Open to Internal Candidates Only. Provides semi-skilled labor to repair and maintain gasoline, compressed natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell, battery electric buses, paratransit vehicles and other motorized equipment in compliance with established procedures and maintenance standards to ensure the safety and reliability of the District's fleet vehicles. This classification reports to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisors. Minimal to moderate level of supervision and oversight is required. This classification does not supervise.

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise in Functional Area
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Ethical Public Service

Essential Functions:

• Repair and maintain gasoline, compressed natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell, battery electric buses, paratransit vehicles and other transportation equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections in accordance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair vehicle defects from drivers' pre-trip or post trip vehicle inspections.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to HVAC systems.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance repairs such as, but not limited to brake relines, wheel bearing service, engine valve adjustment and replacement of suspension components.
• Assist with engine, transmission, and differential replacements/exchanges.
• Assist with major overhauls of engines and transmissions.
• Perform minor component exchanges such as, but not limited to air springs, water pumps, air compressors, cooling system fan motors, hydraulic pumps and etc.
• Perform routine tire related work including dismounting, repairs, mounting, balancing, wheel removal and installation.
• Start up buses daily to ensure good running condition prior to vehicle's use in service.
• Perform service calls to repair or clean in-service vehicles.
• Possess knowledge of the District's Environmental Policy and performs assigned tasks in accordance with the environmental regulations, permit regulations, District environmental policies and procedures that have been communicated to them.
• Perform vehicle fueling /cleanliness functions on revenue and non- revenue vehicles as required.
• Operate a forklift to lift and move heavy objects.
• Use various hand and air powered tools to remove or tighten bolts, screws, fasteners, clamps, hoses and pipes.
• Use electrical test meters, gauges, measurement tools and test equipment.
• Operate a bus to exchange with disabled bus.
• Use a refrigerant recycler to recover, recycle, and charge refrigerant.
• Operate dispensers to dispense various oils and greases to lubricate equipment.
• Operate a fleet car or van to transport employees or clients.
• Operate service truck to assist in maintenance of buses on the street.
• Use hoists, jacks, and engine hoists to lift buses and vehicle components.
• Operate an air impact gun for tire exchanges.
• Operate tire machines and wheel balancing equipment.
• Operate a steam cleaner to clean engines and vehicle chassis components.
• Operate computers to enter fleet maintenance records.
• Operates buses and other District vehicles in and around the bus yard, shop/garage, and along public right-of-way.
• Troubleshoot and repair vehicle systems using various diagnostic equipment in accordance with all OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with the Agency Safety Plan (ASP) regarding maintenance operations requirements, including compliance with CalOSHA, and other regulatory requirements related to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Report unsafe conditions to management regarding workplace safety compliance.
• Correctly complete required documents related to equipment repairs, parts requisitions and other pertinent maintenance forms and required department records.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, dispatchers and other personnel to promote safe and efficient handling of service calls, vehicle breakdowns and bus exchanges as needed to support bus operations.
• Handle radio communications and coordinate road calls, when required/as needed.
• Keep shop and work areas clean.
• Pick up parts and materials from vendors.
• Inspect shop equipment and report all unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
• Maintain assigned Maintenance shop equipment.
• Report to work based upon assigned shifts which may include early morning, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Training, and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent to graduation from high school (GED). Possess a valid California Driver's License with driving record acceptable to the District, along with three (3) years of driving experience. Prior experience performing auto/bus vehicle mechanic work is highly desirable.

Licenses and/or Certificates: Incumbents are required to obtain and/or maintain (renew) the required licensure and/or certification as a minimum requirement to perform the work of Mechanic C.

• TIA Tire Certification
• CNG Tank Certification
• Type II Refrigeration License
• Forklift Operators Permit

Incumbents must have obtained and must maintain (renew) the required ASE certifications listed below as a minimum requirement to perform the work of Mechanic C.

• ASE H-4 Transit Bus Air Brake Certification
• ASE H-8 Preventative Maintenance and Inspection Certification
• Two additional H series ASE Certifications

Reclassification to Mechanic B from Mechanic C

At the discretion of the department head, Mechanic C incumbents may be eligible for re-classification to Mechanic B contingent upon meeting the licensing, certification and experience required of the department.

Supplemental Information

A background check will be conducted for this classification. This position is classified as SAFETY SENSITIVE and incumbents are subject to RANDOM drug and alcohol testing. All Golden Empire Transit District employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109). In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, GET employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency. As Disaster Service Workers, all Golden Empire Transit District employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.