Basic Function

Under close supervision, performs basic preventive and remedial diagnostics and troubleshooting, along with performing maintenance and repairs of transit and/or automotive vehicles, and assists other mechanics in more complex assignments; performs other related duties.

Example Of Duties

• Moves parts and components with approved hoists, lifts and dollies to perform maintenance and repair
• Removes, repairs, replaces and adjusts components of major bus and/or automotive systems, including, but not limited to, engine, electrical, suspension, fueling, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Performs remedial diagnostics and troubles-shooting on transit related bus and or automotive systems
• Performs regular preventive maintenance inspections of bus and/or automotive systems, repairs minor problems, and completes written form documentation of defects repaired and or needing repair
• Uses computerised management systems to report to and from work, logon to work order assignments, and create work orders for repairs needed
• Performs brake relines to include lubricating bearings, checking and replacing worn components, installation of brake shoes and final adjustments of all wheel end components
• Repairs minor damage to interior and/or exterior of buses and/or other equipment including, but not limited to, torn seats, broken windows, door panels, and windshields, minor dents, and cosmetic paint damage
• Operates tow truck, responds to in-sevice road failures, performs on-site remedial repairs to return buses and/or automobiles to the operating division
• Assists higher level mechanics with more complex repairs
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration(FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.

Requirements For Employment

• 2 years' experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic; OR
• Successful completion of a 2-year, full-time training program in automotive technology or heavy duty truck maintenance and repair from an accredited trade or vocation school; OR
• 1 year work full time vocational (30 semester units) and 1 year experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic
• Must be able to obtain a Class A-P permit or AP drivers license
• Must have a valid California Class C driver’s license or be able to obtain a California Class C driver’s license prior to beginning employment with Metro
• Current and verifiable full ASE (H) Series Transit Certifications in H1-CNG, H3-Drive Train, H4-Brakes, H5-Suspension/Steering, H6-Electrical/Electronics is desirable

Knowledge:

• Methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures utilized in the maintenance of either or diesel or gasoline engines, electrical systems, fueling systems and other systems found in heavy equipment and other vehicles
• Shop math, vehicle operations and safety

Abilities:

• Maintain and repair heavy mechanical and/or automotive equipment, safely operate a variety of hand tools and shop power equipment
• Learn other bus propulsion systems such as compressed natural gas engines (CNG) and Hybrid high voltage systems
• Safely operate buses, tow trucks, and other Metro vehicles
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 80 pounds
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.