Diesel Bus Mechanic

Sign-On Bonus

The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for Bus Mechanics: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary.

• Candidates can complete up to 20 ASE Tests to earn up to an additional $5.00 per hour.
• Late night and weekend work earns an additional $1.00 per hour.
• Snap On and Milwaukee tools provided to all mechanics.
• Uniforms and Laundry Service provided.

Monday through Friday, rotating shifts of 1:30pm to 10:30pm and 4:30pm to 1:30am; occasional Saturdays. This position is eligible for overtime. In addition, a shift differential of $1.00/hour will be paid for working the following hours:

• Monday – Friday: 6:30 PM until 4:00 AM
• Saturday – all day (24 hours)

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs skilled mechanical and electrical work on transit vehicles, including gasoline, diesel, and battery-electric drive trains. Follows the Agency Maintenance Plan to complete A, B, C, and D level preventive maintenance (PM) routines and carries out diagnostic evaluations and repairs on engines, transmissions, cooling systems, brake systems, HVAC, and 12/24-volt electrical systems.

Uses Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service information, diagnostic software, and established repair procedures to identify faults, prepare required parts and tools, and complete repairs to specification. Assists with the installation and troubleshooting of communications, telematics, Global Positioning System (GPS) and Intelligent Transit System (ITS) equipment. Documents all work performed, including inspections, repairs, parts usage, and service notes in fleet maintenance software.

Progression path:
Diesel Bus Mechanic ? Senior Diesel Bus Mechanic ? Shop Foreman. All tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop resources are provided. Uniforms and laundry service, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs (as needed), and gloves are also provided. Eligible for additional OEM and ASE-certifying coursework.

• Perform Repairs and Complete Diagnostic Troubleshooting:Perform complex repairs on gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles as well as shop and facility equipment, including work on engines, electric drive motors, high-voltage vehicle electrical systems, electronically controlled transmissions, ride-height and suspension systems, steering components, kingpins, wheel bearings, tires, air brake and hydraulic brake systems (including ABS), multiplexing electrical systems, lighting systems, pneumatic air systems, HVAC systems, fare collection systems, and ITS.
  
  Follow OEM diagnostic procedures such as wiring diagrams, diagnostic trees, repair manuals, parts manuals, and schematics to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of failures. Use diagnostic software (including Cummins Insite, Allison DOC, Bendix, Wabco, Proterra Diagnostic, Viri Citi, Genfare, and Shop Key), multimeters, specialized tools, test gauges, and on-board vehicle maintenance systems to perform evaluations. After identifying the issue, select an effective repair method, complete the repair to OEM specifications, and verify safe and proper operation.
  
  Maintain accurate and complete records of all diagnostics and repairs in fleet maintenance software and actively report safety issues or concerns encountered during work. (55%)
• Conduct Preventive Maintenance:Perform A, B, C, and D PM services and safety inspections on gasoline, diesel, and electric buses, as well as shop and facility equipment. Identify and complete necessary repairs found during the inspection process to ensure vehicles meet operational and safety standards before returning them to service. Use fleet maintenance software to complete electronic PM check sheets for each service, ensuring documentation is clear and accurate.
  
  Verify vehicle performance, confirm proper system function, and ensure all components meet required safety and reliability standards. (30%)
• Assist in installation and Repair of Specialized Equipment:Assist with the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and repair of specialized vehicle systems including cellular data systems and modems, Wi-Fi equipment, emergency lighting, two-way radios, mobile data terminal mounts, fare collection systems, ITS, GPS equipment, body add-ons, and decals. Perform tests and adjustments as needed to ensure proper operation and integration with vehicle systems. (10%)
• Provide On-call Field Service:Respond to field…