AC Transit
Position Summary
AC Transit is currently recruiting for a Journey Facilities Maintenance Mechanic in the Facilities Maintenance department. Under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Foreman, this position diagnoses problems and makes repairs or replacements of worn or defective parts of equipment; performs construction and remodeling work on buildings, premises, and property; and performs other related duties as required.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also offers an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, and a 457 savings plan.
Union Representation This position is a union position, represented by ATU.
Mechanical Responsibilities
Diagnose problems; adjust, clean, repair, and replace defective or worn component parts of steam cleaning equipment, bus washers, fuel island pumps, compressors, heating and air conditioning equipment, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Maintain an equipment and machinery preventative maintenance schedule.
Plumbing Responsibilities
Read and interpret blueprints and plans to avoid obstruction and determine the sequence of installation.
Cut wall and floor openings to accommodate pipes and fittings.
Measure and install pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heaters, fans, water, and drainage systems.
Cut and thread pipe, assemble and install valves and fittings; join and caulk pipe.
Replace washers, mend pipes, and open drains.
Carpentry Responsibilities
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, plans or schematics.
Cut and install windows and doors.
Install walls, paneling, light fixtures and ceilings.
Build and install counters, cabinets and partitions.
Verify structure trueness using plumb bob and level.
Install or replace door knobs and locks.
Property Maintenance Responsibilities
Install, repair and maintain fencing.
Patch concrete and asphalt paving, patch asphalt roofs, repair or replace pit boards and gratings in garages.
Move furniture and office equipment.
Cleans and maintains shop areas in a neat and orderly condition.
Install metal shelves and lockers.
Repair garage hoists.
Painting Responsibilities
Texture walls; paint interiors and exteriors of existing or remodeled premises.
Lay out and paint parking or traffic lanes and signs.
Repaint or fabricate route signs.
Record Keeping Responsibilities
Record completed maintenance tasks on work orders.
Use the computer terminal for data entry, inquiry and modification.
Perform other related duties as required.
Experience Must have three (3) years of experience in industrial maintenance mechanics or two (2) years or more of the building construction trades (carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning), where the duties included responsibilities for the functions listed under Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Emphasis will be placed on industrial maintenance mechanics experience.
Skills Reading and interpreting blueprints and plans for construction or remodeling and for plumbing installations; use of all hand and power tools used in carpentry, plumbing and property maintenance mechanics; hydraulic and pneumatic systems; painting and fabricating bus route signs.
Special Requirements
Must possess, or obtain, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Must pass the heavy lifting physical.
Must successfully complete training on driving a forklift and truck, if not previously qualified.
Must possess, or obtain, and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and meet the District’s driving standards.
Selection Process The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is continuous, it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job‑related qualifications, and those candidates who best meet the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.
Benefits The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status.
Medical – Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co‑pays; $5.00–$35.00 prescription co‑pays.
Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
Vision – Vision Service Plan. $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service; $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
Employer paid Basic Life Insurance.
Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit.
AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs.
Free AC Transit Bus Pass.
Federal Credit Union.
Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off.
Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday.
Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,500 per fiscal year on approved courses.
Wellness Program.
*AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.
Pension All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District’s Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/her District pension.
ADA Compliant and Drug‑Free Workplace The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891‑4783.
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety‑sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety‑sensitive position are subject to pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety‑sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety‑sensitive position, pre‑employment drug testing will be performed.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also offers an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, and a 457 savings plan.
Union Representation This position is a union position, represented by ATU.
Mechanical Responsibilities
Diagnose problems; adjust, clean, repair, and replace defective or worn component parts of steam cleaning equipment, bus washers, fuel island pumps, compressors, heating and air conditioning equipment, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Maintain an equipment and machinery preventative maintenance schedule.
Plumbing Responsibilities
Read and interpret blueprints and plans to avoid obstruction and determine the sequence of installation.
Cut wall and floor openings to accommodate pipes and fittings.
Measure and install pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heaters, fans, water, and drainage systems.
Cut and thread pipe, assemble and install valves and fittings; join and caulk pipe.
Replace washers, mend pipes, and open drains.
Carpentry Responsibilities
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, plans or schematics.
Cut and install windows and doors.
Install walls, paneling, light fixtures and ceilings.
Build and install counters, cabinets and partitions.
Verify structure trueness using plumb bob and level.
Install or replace door knobs and locks.
Property Maintenance Responsibilities
Install, repair and maintain fencing.
Patch concrete and asphalt paving, patch asphalt roofs, repair or replace pit boards and gratings in garages.
Move furniture and office equipment.
Cleans and maintains shop areas in a neat and orderly condition.
Install metal shelves and lockers.
Repair garage hoists.
Painting Responsibilities
Texture walls; paint interiors and exteriors of existing or remodeled premises.
Lay out and paint parking or traffic lanes and signs.
Repaint or fabricate route signs.
Record Keeping Responsibilities
Record completed maintenance tasks on work orders.
Use the computer terminal for data entry, inquiry and modification.
Perform other related duties as required.
Experience Must have three (3) years of experience in industrial maintenance mechanics or two (2) years or more of the building construction trades (carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning), where the duties included responsibilities for the functions listed under Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Emphasis will be placed on industrial maintenance mechanics experience.
Skills Reading and interpreting blueprints and plans for construction or remodeling and for plumbing installations; use of all hand and power tools used in carpentry, plumbing and property maintenance mechanics; hydraulic and pneumatic systems; painting and fabricating bus route signs.
Special Requirements
Must possess, or obtain, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Must pass the heavy lifting physical.
Must successfully complete training on driving a forklift and truck, if not previously qualified.
Must possess, or obtain, and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and meet the District’s driving standards.
Selection Process The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is continuous, it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job‑related qualifications, and those candidates who best meet the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.
Benefits The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status.
Medical – Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co‑pays; $5.00–$35.00 prescription co‑pays.
Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
Vision – Vision Service Plan. $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service; $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
Employer paid Basic Life Insurance.
Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit.
AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs.
Free AC Transit Bus Pass.
Federal Credit Union.
Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off.
Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday.
Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,500 per fiscal year on approved courses.
Wellness Program.
*AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.
Pension All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District’s Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/her District pension.
ADA Compliant and Drug‑Free Workplace The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891‑4783.
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety‑sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety‑sensitive position are subject to pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety‑sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety‑sensitive position, pre‑employment drug testing will be performed.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer.
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