Automotive Mechanic

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:

Under supervision, diagnoses and performs average to difficult repairs on all systems related to automotive, light-duty trucks, and fleet support equipment. Assists other mechanics in related work as required.

The starting pay rate for this position is $30.50 an hour. Pay rate increases incrementally according to the union contract. Current top wage is $41.34 after 36 months.

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.

• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains vehicle power trains, including but not limited to, engines, transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, and related subcomponents.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains vehicle brake, steering, and suspension systems.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains electrical systems and components. Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces damaged body parts and window glass.
• Performs related repairs requiring advanced mechanical skills as required.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience required to perform mechanical repairs of advanced difficulty. Experience in California DMV smog certifications preferred, but not required.

Special Qualification

• Must have a valid Class C CA Driver License.
• Good driving record in accordance with agency standards.
• Tools necessary to perform the above duties.
• Possession of steel-toed safety shoes to wear on the job.
• Must be able to attain required certifications for vehicle brake systems, and mobile vehicle air conditioning systems.

Knowledge of:

• Air conditioning, brakes, electrical, engines, steering, suspension, transmissions, and alternate fuel systems.

Ability to:

• Perform complete, reliable, and safe inspections.
• Use automotive test equipment effectively.
• Obtain precision measurements as required.
• Work any shift.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more. OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager’s approval.

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.

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