Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic

Overview

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:

1 Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic positions for 8.0 hours per day / 12 months

Application Process: Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined below and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment: Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: TBD

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of journey-level automotive, compressed natural gas or diesel maintenance and repair.

• Valid California Class "B" Driver’s License with “P” (passenger endorsement) and “S” endorsement.
• California Bus Driver Certificate.
• Valid Forklift Certification.
• First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Under the direction of the Manager of Transportation Services, perform repairs and preventive maintenance to diesel, gasoline, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and other equipment; perform functions of a bus driver as needed including during emergencies or shortage of drivers; ensure completion of projects in accordance with trade standards; provide information on the proper uses of equipment.

• Perform journey-level mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a variety of large and small vehicles and equipment including diesel, gasoline, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and battery-powered equipment.
• Evaluate maintenance, servicing and repair needs; read and interpret schematics and diagrams; inspect and diagnose mechanical malfunctions; inspect assigned vehicles for brake system, oil levels, coolant, tire pressure, wiper blades, fan belts, exterior and interior condition; ensure that vehicles are in a safe operating condition.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNG systems and related components.
• Perform routine maintenance safety checks and inspections; prepare vehicles for State-mandated inspection; steam clean equipment and prepare equipment for sale; perform routine maintenance including oil change, tire rotation, dismounts tires, mounts tires, brake check; maintain vehicles in a safe operating condition and meeting mandated requirements.
• Perform minor body work including front ends, fenders, upholstery; maintain the appearance and safe operation of the vehicles; overhaul, rebuild and tune engines and carburetors.
• Adjust and reline brakes; maintain, rebuild and replace air and hydraulic brake system components; change and balance tires.
• Change oil, transmission, brake and other fluids according to prescribed procedures; ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations regarding the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair security systems on buses.
• Overhaul, repair and adjust automatic and standard transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, universal joints, gears, valves, transfer cases and rear ends.
• Diagnose, repair and rebuild engine electrical and ignition systems, such as distributors, coils, alternators, starters, and related systems.
• Repair and maintain vehicle air conditioning units and related components; charge and recharge air conditioning systems; operate recovery unit to reclaim Freon according to established procedures; fabricate parts for items necessary for repairs.
• Repair small equipment including lawn mowers, backhoes, CNG pump; ensure the…