Transit Mechanic

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description.  The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Services Transportation Department fleet by operating specialized automotive diagnostic testing equipment including electronic meters and electronic trouble shooting equipment; determining the mechanical problems, utilizing the test data; determining required repair and/or replacement of parts, and initiating the repair; and performing preventive maintenance inspections. 
• Maintains Transportation Department fleet by making repairs to brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies, and electrical systems; tuning and adjusting engines using specialized and standard test equipment; performing diversified electrical and electronic work on Transit equipment; troubleshooting problems and repairing or replacing defective parts; performing preventive maintenance inspections; repairing air conditioning systems; and repairing hydraulic lifts.
• Records repairs on work orders; transport vehicles to and from outside servicers; attends a variety of courses and seminars to maintain technical knowledge and skills, including maintenance of buses in order to comply with federal and state Department of Transportation standards; operates wrecker when needed; maintains tool shop and work area in clean and orderly state; works with outside vendors for repair of vehicles under warranty or other repairs.
• Performs on call duty as assigned.
• Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, and storms).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
Associate’s Degree, with knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative or technical nature, and over six years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License (CDL – Class A) with Hazmat endorsements and acceptable driving record according to City Criteria.
• VA State Inspection License
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Forklift Certification
• NIMS Certification

Job Knowledge 
Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.

Reading
Intermediate:  Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, and thesauruses. 

Writing
Intermediate:  Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. 

Math
Intermediate:  Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. 

Communication Skills
Requires providing basic information to others outside direct reporting relationships on procedures or general policies.  Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach understanding and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.  There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.  Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant standing and walking. 
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing.
• Occasional sitting, and fine dexterity.
• Rarely crawls

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. 
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May experience frequent time pressure, changes of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.
• May experience occasional emergency situations and working closely with others as part of a team.
• Rarely experiences irregular work schedule/overtime.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically requires use of lap top computers and related software, telephone, hand held radio, air tools, hand tools, specialty tools, computer scan tools, auto meters; and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed in shop, where there is daily exposure to respiratory and physical hazards, extreme temperatures, and noise and vibration. There is constant exposure to mechanical hazards, and frequent exposure to chemical and fire hazards.  There is occasional exposure to communicable diseases, and seasonal exposure to wetness/humidity.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel toe shoes, hearing and eye protection, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

Salary : $17 - $21