Bus Mechanic

Job Description

SALARY

Per the current CBA, below is the Bus Mechanic pay progression:

• 1-12 Months - $37.64
• 12-24 Months - $42.35
• 25+ Months - $47.05

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs comprehensive maintenance and repair work on Authority buses.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance work on various bus systems and components.

• Inspects, aligns, replaces, adjusts, and repairs various bus components and systems.

• Uses instruments and gauges, including computers, to test and determine causative factors of component or system malfunctions or failures.

• Performs various tasks in regards to the preventative maintenance of transit bus vehicles, systems, and components.

• Receives, records, and verifies work repair data, as required, into the MMIS.

• Prepares written reports, as required, and performs administrative functions relative to vehicle repair documentation.

• May perform vehicle servicing/cleanliness functions on revenue and non-revenue vehicles as required.

• Operates buses and other Authority vehicles in and around bus shop/garage areas and along public right-of-way.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

• None

CHALLENGES

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of verifiable work experience in automotive, truck, or bus repair and maintenance, or applicable military experience, or a combination of education and experience relating to this position. Possession of a certificate/diploma in medium/heavy duty or diesel engine vehicle repair from an accredited trade/vocational school or college will count as verifiable experience.

• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

• Required to have an acceptable driving record and a valid State of Illinois Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a valid State of Illinois CDL permit with Knowledge and Air Brakes endorsements.

• Must pass a mechanics practical test that includes both a physical and a written performance test prior to hire.

• Must obtain forklift certification, as required by OSHA, through the CTA Bus Maintenance Training Department.

• EPA 608 Certification in refrigerant handling and recycling is a plus.

• ASE Transit Bus or Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications is a plus.

• Must be willing to accept the job related responsibility and accountability that this position requires.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet and maintain physical requirements in order to safely perform all job duties and tasks.

• Must have the strength to stand for extended periods of time when inspecting buses and making repairs and adjustments.

• Must be able to walk to various areas of the bay to retrieve parts and spot check buses.

• Must be able to lift and carry parts, equipment, and materials weighing up to 100 pounds including: fire extinguishers, tire assemblies, barrels of oil, fuel tank drain pans, and various bus parts and components.

• Must be able to climb approved ladders and scaffolds and maintain balance when working atop bus roofs.

• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl when repairing bus floors, walls, etc., and when working underneath buses and in hard to reach spaces.

• Must be able to reach for tools and parts while working on buses.

• Requires manual dexterity for making repairs and adjustments on equipment.

• Requires visual acumen and the ability to see in and distinguish colors.

• Must be able to hear verbal instructions, announcements, alarms, and horns.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the operations of truck and bus automatic transmissions and various types of rear axle configurations.

• Working knowledgeable of shop theory, operation, and methods and procedures used in the repair and analysis of bus and truck propulsion, steering, and "s" cam air brake systems.

• Working knowledgeable of the correct use of hand and power tools including mechanic tools used in the repair of diesel, gasoline, and alternative…