What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Maintenance Technician position at Montebello Unified School District?

Salary : $64,809.60 - $85,185.36 Annually

Location : Montebello and Bell Gardens, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 2025-01-VMT-RS

Department : Transportation

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Description

POSITION INFORMATION

This is an Open Competitive recruitment to create an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Successful candidates are expected to work eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week, and twelve (12) months per school year. Candidates must submit proof of all required documents to be considered for the recruitment process.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, diagnoses, maintains, repairs, and services a wide variety of diesel, gasoline, propane and natural gas-powered school buses, heavy and light trucks and vans, construction equipment and automobiles; operates a variety of hand, power and shop tools; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Vehicle Maintenance Technician is a full journey-level class responsible for maintaining, repairing and servicing a wide variety of motorized vehicles and equipment. The District's fleet contains large and small passenger buses, heavy and light trucks and vans, motorized construction equipment and automobiles.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Diagnoses and performs major and minor repairs and overhauls to engines, involving inspection and replacement of broken or worn parts such as pistons, piston rings, valves, bearings, fittings, wrists pins, gaskets, etc.; inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, cleans, adjusts and installs fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of such parts as carburetors, fuel pumps, spark plugs, starter motors, distributors, generators, voltage regulators, wiring switches, batteries, radiators, thermostats, water pumps, etc.

Diagnoses, repairs and adjusts steering mechanisms and other controls, checking and aligning wheels.

Performs safety inspections on school buses to comply with relevant laws, codes and regulations.

Inspects, services and repairs vehicle braking systems.

Repairs vehicle body and chassis parts, using hand and power tools, electric arc and oxyacetylene welding equipment.

Road tests vehicles; drives buses, trucks, vans or equipment as required; inspects vehicles in the shop and field.

Services and repairs vehicle air-conditioning systems.

Diagnoses engine electronic computer using diagnostic scope.

Inspects, services, and adjusts vehicle smog control systems.

Diagnoses and performs electrical, hydraulic and other repairs in the field.

Performs preventive maintenance work on school buses, construction equipment, heavy and light trucks and vans, back-hoes, automobiles, and other equipment.

Reads and interprets manuals, drawings and specifications.

Estimates labor, material and equipment required to complete assignments.

Diagnoses, repairs and maintains vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment.

Modifies and fabricates new parts for vehicle bodies and similar equipment; performs skilled electric and oxyacetylene welding tasks in repairing and modifying vehicles.

Installs and repairs power take-off equipment such as electric cranes, hoists and hydraulic lift equipment.

Inspects, services, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of engines on motorized and shop equipment.

Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches and rough drawings.

Ensures proper safety precautions are observed.

Performs and applies preventive maintenance and service work, including tune-ups, checking and replenishing fluid levels, replacing hoses, belts, batteries, wiper blades, bulbs, lamps; may clean vehicles and engine compartment.

Maintains shop equipment and fuel station, compressor, and unleaded and diesel fuel islands.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the overhaul, maintenance and repair of diesel, gasoline, propane- and natural gas-powered vehicles.

Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment common to the field, including hydraulic systems.

Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to work.

Use and operation of oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment and materials.

Shop mathematics; practices and procedures of shop and field welding.

Welding properties of various metals and alloys.

Lubrication systems, including oils and greases used in servicing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.

Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the maintenance, repair and safety of school buses.

Ability to :

Diagnose and repair a wide variety of diesel-, gasoline-, propane- and natural gas-powered vehicles and related equipment.

Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment used in the work, including shoplifts.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.

Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.

Prepare basic records and reports.

Read and interpret manuals, specifications and drawings.

Maintain inventory and logs of tools and equipment.

Use shop mathematics to make calculations.

Fabricate and repair a wide variety of metal parts, equipment and tools.

Use safe work methods and adhere to safety regulations pertaining to the work.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Education, Training, and Experience :

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is two years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of light-, medium- and heavy-duty gasoline, diesel, or natural gas-powered motorized equipment; or some combination of education, training and experience that produces the requisite knowledge and ability.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :

A valid California Commercial Driver License, Class A or B, air brake qualified.

Passenger Endorsement ("P") must be obtained within forty-five (45) working days of placement, and maintained for the duration of the assignment.

ASE certification is desirable.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Listed below are examples of the physical aspects that this classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions

Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, walk, run, and crawl.

Perform moderate to heavy physical exertion.

Lift and carry 50 pounds.

Reach in all directions.

Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.

Work at a garage, bus yard, transportation center or similar environment.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the selection authority to accommodate the limitation.

Examination Information

Examination Information :

After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following : scored supplemental questionnaire, written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc.

Applicants must submit a full application. Failure to submit a complete application will result in disqualification from this recruitment.

The Personnel Commission reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, add or modify examination parts, as well as weights and dates.

The District offers eligible employees and their dependents medical insurance coverage with benefits as determined by the MUSD Health and Welfare Benefit Committee.

Vision care, Life insurance and EASE (Employee Assistance Services for Education) benefits are provided at no cost to all bargaining unit employees whose regular assignment is less than 4 hours.

Employees eligible for health and welfare benefits shall be allowed to supplement the District's health and welfare contribution to provide full coverage for all health and welfare benefits.

Questions regarding the definition of "eligible employee" should be directed to the Payroll & Benefits Department who can review your particular employment status and advise accordingly of your eligibility for benefits.

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INSTRUCTIONS : Your responses to the questions below will be reviewed as part of the recruitment process. Applicants are responsible for providing specific examples of relevant experience. You will not be allowed to clarify your experience once the application is submitted and all information will be reviewed as-is. Make sure to attach all required documents. Only documents attached to your application will be used to evaluate your eligibility for this recruitment. Answer the questions truthfully and accurately. Your responses to these questions will be further evaluated in upcoming examination parts, and any sign of intentional misinformation or exaggeration will result in disqualification from the recruitment process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with Montebello Unified School District. The job-related questions are intended to identify the candidates who meet and exceed the minimum qualifications. Candidates deemed MOST qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.

This classification requires a valid Commercial Class A or B Driver License, with air-brake endorsement, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Please attach proof of this in the "attachment" section of your application. Failure to attach this document will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.Disclaimer : Passenger Endorsement ("P") must be obtained within forty-five (45) working days of placement, and maintained for the duration of the work assignment.Please select the answers that describes how you met the above requirement.

Yes, I have a a valid Commercial Class A or B Driver License, with air-brake endorsement, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

No, I do not have a a valid Commercial Class A or B Driver License, with air-brake endorsement, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

If you answered "Yes" to above question Please attach proof of your valid Commercial Class A or B Driver License, with proof of air-brake endorsement, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. section of your application. Failure to attach this document will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Type your name below to indicate that you have read and understood the above statement.

This classification requires at least two (2) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of light-, medium- and heavy-duty gasoline, electric, diesel, or natural gas-powered motorized equipment. By definition : Journey level experience applies to those who have completed an apprenticeship program or those who are experienced workers who are fully qualified to perform the trade without supervision. Do you meet this requirement and have at least two (2) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of light-, medium- and heavy-duty gasoline, diesel, or natural gas-powered motorized equipment?

Yes, I have at least two (2) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of light-, medium- and heavy-duty gasoline, electric, diesel, or natural gas-powered motorized equipment

No, I do not have at least two (2) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of light-, medium- and heavy-duty gasoline, electric, diesel, or natural gas-powered motorized equipment

An Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is desirable for this classification. Do you have any ASE Certifications? If yes, please scan and attach proof of your ASE Certifications to your application.

Which of the following statements best describes your work experience diagnosing and performing major and minor repairs and overhauling to engines, involving inspection and replacement of broken or worn parts such as pistons, piston rings, valves, bearings, fittings, wrists pins, gaskets, etc?

I have limited or no background in this activity.

I have done parts of this under others' direction.

I have done this independently, but only occasionally.