Mechanic C - Valley Metro

• One (1) year progressive heavy equipment maintenance required
• Entry level understanding of all systems onboard the fleet transportation vehicles
• Component/System understanding:
  Air Conditioning, Brakes, Engine, Transmission, Suspension and Steering, Electrical, Fuel, Lubrication, and Differentials
• Understanding all Preventive Maintenance Procedures: A, B, C
• Knowledge and use of proper safety equipment at all time
• Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses or seminars desirable
• High School diploma or GED Driver's license required
• Experience with diagnostic computer equipment required
• Must have a basic understanding of the design, adjustment, overhaul of medium to heavy duty braking systems
• Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, have ability to prioritize and be detail oriented
• Must have good communication skills, ability to both verbally and in written format document questions and diagnostic information to management personnel
• Must be able to perform physical activities including working on top of coaches and lifting up to seventy-five (75) pounds
• Must be flexible and work in a 24/7 environment
• Must be able to obtain a CA Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with passenger endorsement
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

• Evidence of a "safety first" attitude
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision (completing assigned work accurately and in a timely manner)
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Sound judgement:
  Good problem-solving and analytical skills (troubleshoot technical issues, communicate and document solutions to non-technical parties)
• Must be flexible and work in a 24/7 environment.

• The mechanic C performs preventative maintenance inspections, diagnoses and repairs minor coach problems; assists other mechanics, helps to ensure a work environment that meets safety and regulatory standards for Keolis Transit North America.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on all types and classes of coaches following vehicle specific check lists.
• Preventative maintenance inspections are based in mileage and days.
• Reviews repair manuals and part manuals for aid in making minor repairs.
• Inspections and repairs include but are not limited to; ADA equipment, articulate joint, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire extinguishers and sensitive edges, tires and transmissions.
• Must have computer skills for the ability to diagnose all sub-components of a Transit coach.
• Inspects and verifies problems on coaches using various diagnostic equipment.
• Cleans, repairs and replaces coach equipment as required under supervision from mechanic A and
  
  B.
• Test coaches for proper working order including road driving tests.
• Fills out work orders specifying parts and labor.
• Assists mechanic A and mechanic B with repair work.
• Sweeps and cleans work area, general housekeeping, disposes of waste products into proper containment, ensures safe work environment.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices,…