Mechanic III

2 months ago

Santa Rosa, United States West County Transportation Agency Full time $37 - $56
West County Transportation Agency is looking to hire a Mechanic III (Journeyman Level).
The West County Transportation Agency is a Joint Powers Agency formed of seventeen school districts in Western Sonoma County. Our primary responsibility is to provide cooperative, centralized, cost-efficient, safe, and child-centered school transportation to the students of these school districts.
This is a full-time, year-round position and the incumbent will report to the Manager of Vehicle Maintenance. The shop is staffed by Lead Mechanics, Mechanic IIIs, Mechanic IIs, and several Service Persons. The Manager of Vehicle Maintenance and Facilities is the direct supervisor of this department. We focus on the team approach and building a positive working environment in this professional and well-equipped fleet shop. Mechanics at this Agency own and maintain their own tools.
The Agency operates and maintains many different types of equipment.

It is critical that the successful candidates have:
  • A strong background in preventive maintenance.
  • A thorough knowledge of air brake systems and maintenance.

We maintain compressed natural gas, gasoline, and diesel engines from all manufacturers and also maintain vehicles with cutting-edge technologies that require an openness to learn and utilize computer diagnostics.
Minimum desired experience includes:
  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • One year of journey-level experience as a mechanic.,
  • Possession of or willingness to obtain a Class B license.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • The starting salary is $28.15 per hour.
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and dependents.
  • $50,000 life insurance policy for employees only.
  • Paid vacation time.
  • Accumulated sick leave.
  • CalPERS retirement package.
  • Incentive for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
  • An annual tool stipend.

Job Definition:Under general supervision, to maintain and repair school buses and automobiles and related mechanical equipment and all other related work as required.
Duties:
  • Perform complex mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of school buses and other automotive equipment.
  • Repair and replace clutches, brakes, cylinder linings, connecting rods, bearings, rings, crankshafts and other engine parts.
  • Adjust carburetors and tune engines, set rack, and overhaul transmissions and differentials.
  • Do electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Repair and replace starters, generators, distributors, relays, and other automotive electrical equipment. Maintain and install smog devices on gas and diesel vehicles.
  • Repair and install axles, radiators, hoses, fuel, and water pumps, and tires.
  • Perform various welding tasks.
  • Repair and replace bus seats, windows, and windshields as necessary.
  • Request repair parts as needed.
  • Make emergency repairs to equipment in the field.
  • Maintain records of repair and maintenance work.
  • Follow generally accepted preventive maintenance procedures for school buses in the State of California.
  • Drive a school bus over regular routes or on special trips as requested if properly licensed.

Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
  • Tools, equipment and procedures used in the overhaul and repair and adjustment of a variety of buses and other automotive equipment.
  • Title 13 regulations and vehicle code regulations pertaining to the design, equipment requirements and maintenance procedures of school buses in the State of California.
  • Air brake systems and components.
  • The principles and methods used in the program of preventive maintenance for automotive equipment.

Ability to:
  • Inspect, locate and diagnose mechanical and electrical defects.
  • Skillfully use the tools and equipment necessary in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Experience/Requirements:
  • One year of journey-level experience as a mechanic in the overall repair of heavy and light automotive and other power-driven equipment.
  • Must hold and be willing to maintain a Class B license.
  • High school graduation or G.E.D.

Physical Demands of This Position:Terms used in this section are defined as follows:
  • Rarely 1-10%.
  • Occasionally 11-33%.
  • Frequently 34-66%.
  • Continuously 67-100%.. of the work day.
  • Sitting: Rarely.
  • Standing: Continuously.
  • Walking: Continuously.
  • Waist Bending: Frequently.
  • Neck Bending: Continuously.
  • Squatting: Occasionally.
  • Climbing: Occasionally.
  • Kneeling: Frequently.
  • Crawling: Frequently.
  • Neck Twisting: Occasionally to frequently.
  • Waist Twisting: Occasionally to frequently.
  • Pushing/Pulling: Frequently up to 500 lbs at a time to move large pieces of equipment on a dolly.

Reaching:
  • Above shoulder: Continuously.
  • Below Shoulder: Continuously.
  • Full Extension: Frequently.

Lifting:
  • 0-10 lbs: Continuously: weight up to 100 yards at a time.
  • 11-25 lbs: Occasionally: weight up to 150 feet at a time.
  • 26-50 lbs: Occasionally to frequently: weight up to 100 feet at a time.
  • 51-75 lbs: Occasionally to frequently: weight up to 100 feet at a time.
  • 76-100 lbs: Occasionally: weight carried several feet at a time or using dolly.

Hand Activities:
  • Repetitive Hand use: Continuously.
  • Simple Grasping: Continuously.
  • Power Grasping: Occasionally to frequently.
  • Fine Manipulation: Occasionally.
  • Hand/Arm twisting/turning: Frequently.
  • Computer Operation/writing: Frequently.

Disaster Service Worker:West County Transportation Agency is a local government cooperative agency (joint powers agreement). All government employees in California are required to be disaster service workers. Disaster service workers mean that during times of war or natural disaster, you can be pressed into service in the local community performing duties that are of a critical nature and required by your supervisors at work.

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