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Paratransit Mechanic A - Sacramento, CA
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Job Overview
Paratransit Mechanic A – Sacramento, CA
Salary: $34.68 - $43.35 Hourly
Location: 1400 29th Street Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00116
Department: Bus Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/14/2025
Closing Date: 11/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Recruitment Type: Internal/External
Responsibilities This is the most advanced level in the Mechanic Job Family. As a journey-level mechanic, this position works independently, may work as the lead within the area and receives limited supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor. This position is highly skilled and autonomously performs diagnoses, inspections and repairs of coaches and other vehicles.
Performs complex diagnoses, examinations, and investigations to determine causes of defective engines, transmissions, differential units, generators, starters, pumps, air suspension systems, pneumatic systems, radiators, injectors, clutches, air conditioning systems and other vehicle systems and components.
Determines the proper course of action to facilitate vehicle repair, maintenance, adjustment, and component replacement by reading blueprints, schematics, job orders, and wire numbers.
Maintains, adjusts, and/or repairs all coach systems, components, and parts including hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, front ends, and air conditioning systems to ensure the operational fitness of gas, diesel, propane, and CNG coaches.
Maintain, diagnose and repair all electronic equipment specific to the fleet's coaches.
Performs major overhauls, major tune-ups, and repairs to brakes and steering systems.
Changes windows and seats, repairs wheelchair lifts and performs minor body repair.
Operates coaches in order to diagnose component failure, make roadside repairs, or move disabled coaches.
Keeps up with the latest mechanical/technological advances and then provides functional training and assistance to less senior Mechanics.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Verifiable training in automotive or diesel mechanics preferred.
Five (5) years of full-time experience at the journey-level performing diagnostics and mechanical overhaul and repair of gas, diesel and/or CNG powered buses, trucks, and/or other related vehicles or equipment.
Required Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a Mechanic A rating and/or possession of a Regional Transit Certification of ability to diagnose, repair, and overhaul electrical and mechanical systems for coaches, cars, trucks and other support equipment.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a Refrigeration Recovery/Containment Certificate Type II (per Federal EPA regulations).
Possession of a Class B California Driver's License permit with Passenger endorsement on the first day of appointment and the ability to obtain a Class B California Driver's License with Passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
Satisfactory driving record as determined by SacRT.
Forklift Operator certification or the ability to obtain a Forklift certificate with 90 days of appointment.
Obtain all tools required for a Mechanic A by the end of the probationary period. Tool list available with Maintenance management.
Benefits & EEO Statement SacRT has a stand alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS.
For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department.
SacRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.
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Salary: $34.68 - $43.35 Hourly
Location: 1400 29th Street Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00116
Department: Bus Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/14/2025
Closing Date: 11/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Recruitment Type: Internal/External
Responsibilities This is the most advanced level in the Mechanic Job Family. As a journey-level mechanic, this position works independently, may work as the lead within the area and receives limited supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor. This position is highly skilled and autonomously performs diagnoses, inspections and repairs of coaches and other vehicles.
Performs complex diagnoses, examinations, and investigations to determine causes of defective engines, transmissions, differential units, generators, starters, pumps, air suspension systems, pneumatic systems, radiators, injectors, clutches, air conditioning systems and other vehicle systems and components.
Determines the proper course of action to facilitate vehicle repair, maintenance, adjustment, and component replacement by reading blueprints, schematics, job orders, and wire numbers.
Maintains, adjusts, and/or repairs all coach systems, components, and parts including hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, front ends, and air conditioning systems to ensure the operational fitness of gas, diesel, propane, and CNG coaches.
Maintain, diagnose and repair all electronic equipment specific to the fleet's coaches.
Performs major overhauls, major tune-ups, and repairs to brakes and steering systems.
Changes windows and seats, repairs wheelchair lifts and performs minor body repair.
Operates coaches in order to diagnose component failure, make roadside repairs, or move disabled coaches.
Keeps up with the latest mechanical/technological advances and then provides functional training and assistance to less senior Mechanics.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Verifiable training in automotive or diesel mechanics preferred.
Five (5) years of full-time experience at the journey-level performing diagnostics and mechanical overhaul and repair of gas, diesel and/or CNG powered buses, trucks, and/or other related vehicles or equipment.
Required Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a Mechanic A rating and/or possession of a Regional Transit Certification of ability to diagnose, repair, and overhaul electrical and mechanical systems for coaches, cars, trucks and other support equipment.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a Refrigeration Recovery/Containment Certificate Type II (per Federal EPA regulations).
Possession of a Class B California Driver's License permit with Passenger endorsement on the first day of appointment and the ability to obtain a Class B California Driver's License with Passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
Satisfactory driving record as determined by SacRT.
Forklift Operator certification or the ability to obtain a Forklift certificate with 90 days of appointment.
Obtain all tools required for a Mechanic A by the end of the probationary period. Tool list available with Maintenance management.
Benefits & EEO Statement SacRT has a stand alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS.
For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department.
SacRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.
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