Transit Administration-Journey Technician

2 weeks ago

McAllen, United States City of McAllen Full time

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Journey Technician conducts complex and difficult auto mechanic work including repair and maintenance of gas, diesel and heavy equipment. Employee diagnoses, adjusts, re-aligns and/or repairs automobiles, trucks, buses and all types of City vehicles, including diesel and/or gasoline powered on and off-road equipment with little to no assistance. Employee has daily contact with the public and other departments, which requires simple courtesies and exercise of tact and diplomacy.

Job Responsibilities

1.Reviews work/job orders with supervisor(s) to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
2.Plans work/job order procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience, preparing time-tables for completion of job and cost estimate used in purchasing parts.
3.Inspects, tests, and listens to defective vehicles/equipment to determine the extent of damage or malfunction(s) by testing components and systems using instruments such as infrared engine analyzers, handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, pressure gauges and computerized diagnostic devices. Raises cars, vans, pick-up trucks light to heavy-duty trucks, buses, and heavy parts and/or equipment using hydraulic jacks or electrical hoists.
4.This position requires on-scene repair of vehicles and/or driving vehicles to/from the scene to ensure no or minimal service interruptions
5.Follows checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, adjusting protective guards, tightening loose bolts, replace/adjust headlights and other potentially troublesome areas as well as specified safety devices ensuring that they are in proper operating condition.
6.Repairs and maintains engines and engine parts, such as fuel injection systems, carburetors, compressors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps properly and efficiently.
7.Tears down, repairs, and rebuilds faulty assemblies such as hydraulic systems, power systems, steering systems and linkages.
8.Repairs, re-aligns, replaces, and/or adjusts brakes, shock absorbers, tightens bolts, screws, and/or other suspension components and re-assembling equipment as necessary.
9.Repairs and services air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling, and electrical systems.
10.Rewires ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
11.Repairs and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and installs and repairs accessories.
12.Performs routine maintenance such as oil changes, tune-ups, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery.
13.Keeps working area clean and orderly.
14.Conducts work activities in a safe and responsible manner.
15.Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements: - 1.Job requires an accredited high school diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of post-high school education or specialized training from a technical or vocational institute in Automotive Technology/Mechanics (with a minimum of 6 months Certificate in Diesel Mechanics). The City may accept two (2) years of work experience as a Diesel Mechanic in lieu of post-high school education requirement.
2.Job requires three (3) years previous work experience as a diesel mechanic.
3.Position requires a current, valid Texas CDL driver's license with a Passenger (“P”) Endorsement.
4.Must be capable of working with all mechanical tools, diagnostic equipment, soldering iron and other small tools and hand held tools required to perform maintenance/repairs.
5.Must be able to test and interpret diagnostic information to properly adjust, disassemble and repair systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications. The use of micrometers, calipers and gauges may be necessary.
6.Must be capable of properly using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, jacks and hoists.
7.Must specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems, carburetors, compressors, blowers, generators, starters and pumps.

Physical Requirements

1.Work requires continuous lifting of heavy materials, constant physical movement and demands physical strength associated with hard labor or forceful physical contacts.
2. Employee may be exposed to hazards. Employee may work under extreme outdoor weather conditions.


Additional Information

1.Position may require working unusual hours, irregular hours or varying shifts.
2.This position has no supervisory responsibilities over others.
3.This position is safety sensitive, subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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