Santa Cruz METRO
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Want to be part of a growing industry? Want to gain competitive skills building and repairing natural gas powered and electric powered vehicles? Then come join the Santa Cruz METRO team! This is a great time to join Santa Cruz METRO! Salaries are on a six-step salary range schedule with 5% increases yearly. Typical placement on this position is made at the first step of the salary range. Upon successful completion of probation, the second step shall be paid. At METRO, you will enjoy a competitive salary, CALPERS pension, a robust health/dental/vision benefit program, public service loan forgiveness program, 457 plans, career development, free bus passes, and longevity pay. Santa Cruz METRO offers a Hiring Bonus of up to $4,000. Salary Range: $29.58- $41.53 per hour Mechanic I: Performs a limited range of semi-skilled tasks in the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, and trucks and other Santa Cruz METRO vehicles and equipment and provides assistance to higher level Mechanics. Performs a limited range of semi-skilled tasks in the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, and trucks and other Santa Cruz METRO vehicles and equipment and provides assistance to higher level Mechanics. Removes and replaces seats and glass for doors and windows. Removes, installs, and repairs electronic fare boxes, exterior advertising signs, and bike racks. Inspects, adjusts and repairs and/or replaces brakes; removes and installs tires. Performs safety and preventative maintenance inspections as required. Lubricates chassis, changes transmission and engine fluids and filters; inspects, removes, and replaces hoses and belts, bulbs and wiper blades. Learns to inspect equipment for needed repairs and to identify the parts, materials and time needed to conduct needed maintenance or repairs. Assists higher level mechanics with repairing and adjusting compressed natural gas (CNG), diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and other vehicle systems and components; assists with maintaining, diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing CNG and diesel supply tanks, fuel delivery systems and related components. Learns to inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle electrical systems. Learns to inspect, reline and adjust brakes; remove and install tires; perform wheel alignments, and perform other vehicle maintenance tasks. May assist with emergency repair road calls. Learns to recognize potential safety hazards and make appropriate recommendations to higher-level staff. Fuels Santa Cruz METRO equipment including gasoline, diesel, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. Maintains Santa Cruz METRO property, tools, and equipment used in vehicle maintenance. Maintains a clean work area. Maintains accurate written and electronic records, logs and work orders. Performs data entry to update and maintain information in digital files; may maintain spreadsheets and other documents to track information. Operates standard office equipment; utilizes computer software in performing job tasks. Drives a Santa Cruz METRO vehicle to perform assignments. Performs related work as required Mechanic II: All duties of Mechanic I position Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, trucks and other Santa Cruz METRO vehicles and equipment. Inspects equipment for needed repairs; determines parts, materials, and time needed to conduct needed maintenance or repairs; determines whether parts are in stock or must be ordered; requisitions or otherwise requests needed parts and materials to perform work. Performs semi-major overhauls under the direction of higher level staff; repairs and adjusts compressed natural gas (CNG), diesel, and gasoline engines, transmissions, and other vehicle systems and components; maintains diagnoses, inspects, and repairs CNG and diesel supply tanks, fuel delivery systems and related components. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs vehicle electrical systems. Inspects, relines and adjusts brakes; removes and installs tires; performs wheel alignments; and performs other vehicle maintenance tasks. Performs safety and preventative maintenance inspections as required. May respond to and/or assist with emergency repair road calls. Recognizes potential safety hazards and makes appropriate recommendations to higher level staff. Fuels Santa Cruz METRO equipment including gasoline, diesel, and CNG vehicles. Maintains Santa Cruz METRO property, tools, and equipment used in vehicle maintenance. Maintains a clean work area. Maintains accurate written and electronic records, logs and work orders. Provides technical direction and assistance to lower level staff. Performs data entry to update and maintain information in digital files; may maintain spreadsheets and other documents to track information. Operates standard office equipment; utilizes computer software in performing job tasks. Drives a Santa Cruz METRO vehicle to perform assignments. Performs related work as required Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Mechanic I: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience performing heavy-duty mechanic work. OR Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing light-duty automotive repair work. OR Graduation from a certified maintenance training program (or program meeting Santa Cruz METRO standards) AND six (6) months of experience performing mechanic work. Mechanic II: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience equivalent to a Mechanic I with Santa Cruz METRO. OR Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing heavy equipment mechanic work. OR Graduation from a certified maintenance training program approved to Santa Cruz METRO standards AND one (1) year of experience performing mechanic duties. Licenses and Certificates: A valid California Driver's License will be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a current, valid California Class B Driver's License with P Passenger endorsement. Special Requirements: Must possess tools (up to
inch drive) necessary to perform the duties of the position and a rollaway toolbox. Driving record will be reviewed as part of the application process. Distinguishing Characteristics: Mechanic I is the entry/first-working level class in the series. An incumbent in this class performs routine a limited range of semi-skilled tasks related to the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, trucks and other equipment. This class is distinguished from the higher level class of Mechanic II because in incumbent in the latter class performs the full scope of journey-level mechanic work. Employment Standards: Knowledge of: Basic principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, tools and procedures used in the maintenance, service, and repair of automotive and heavy-duty engine operation. Safe mechanical work practices. Basic vehicle and equipment overhaul and repair procedures. Engine tune-up procedures. Basic electrical and hydraulic systems. Proper use of hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools and diagnostic equipment. Welding and oxygen-acetylene equipment used in the routine repair, maintenance, and service of vehicles. Standard electronic diagnostic equipment. Basic air brake systems. Methods of maintaining information in digital or hard copy files. Methods of prioritizing, planning and organizing work. Time management techniques. Customer service techniques. Basic mathematics including percentages and basic statistics. The effective use of modern office equipment, personal computers, and applicable standard business software. Ability to: Perform routine, semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance, repair, and alteration of fleet vehicles and equipment. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics. Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Want to be part of a growing industry? Want to gain competitive skills building and repairing natural gas powered and electric powered vehicles? Then come join the Santa Cruz METRO team! This is a great time to join Santa Cruz METRO! Salaries are on a six-step salary range schedule with 5% increases yearly. Typical placement on this position is made at the first step of the salary range. Upon successful completion of probation, the second step shall be paid. At METRO, you will enjoy a competitive salary, CALPERS pension, a robust health/dental/vision benefit program, public service loan forgiveness program, 457 plans, career development, free bus passes, and longevity pay. Santa Cruz METRO offers a Hiring Bonus of up to $4,000. Salary Range: $29.58- $41.53 per hour Mechanic I: Performs a limited range of semi-skilled tasks in the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, and trucks and other Santa Cruz METRO vehicles and equipment and provides assistance to higher level Mechanics. Performs a limited range of semi-skilled tasks in the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, and trucks and other Santa Cruz METRO vehicles and equipment and provides assistance to higher level Mechanics. Removes and replaces seats and glass for doors and windows. Removes, installs, and repairs electronic fare boxes, exterior advertising signs, and bike racks. Inspects, adjusts and repairs and/or replaces brakes; removes and installs tires. Performs safety and preventative maintenance inspections as required. Lubricates chassis, changes transmission and engine fluids and filters; inspects, removes, and replaces hoses and belts, bulbs and wiper blades. Learns to inspect equipment for needed repairs and to identify the parts, materials and time needed to conduct needed maintenance or repairs. Assists higher level mechanics with repairing and adjusting compressed natural gas (CNG), diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and other vehicle systems and components; assists with maintaining, diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing CNG and diesel supply tanks, fuel delivery systems and related components. Learns to inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle electrical systems. Learns to inspect, reline and adjust brakes; remove and install tires; perform wheel alignments, and perform other vehicle maintenance tasks. May assist with emergency repair road calls. Learns to recognize potential safety hazards and make appropriate recommendations to higher-level staff. Fuels Santa Cruz METRO equipment including gasoline, diesel, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. Maintains Santa Cruz METRO property, tools, and equipment used in vehicle maintenance. Maintains a clean work area. Maintains accurate written and electronic records, logs and work orders. Performs data entry to update and maintain information in digital files; may maintain spreadsheets and other documents to track information. Operates standard office equipment; utilizes computer software in performing job tasks. Drives a Santa Cruz METRO vehicle to perform assignments. Performs related work as required Mechanic II: All duties of Mechanic I position Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, trucks and other Santa Cruz METRO vehicles and equipment. Inspects equipment for needed repairs; determines parts, materials, and time needed to conduct needed maintenance or repairs; determines whether parts are in stock or must be ordered; requisitions or otherwise requests needed parts and materials to perform work. Performs semi-major overhauls under the direction of higher level staff; repairs and adjusts compressed natural gas (CNG), diesel, and gasoline engines, transmissions, and other vehicle systems and components; maintains diagnoses, inspects, and repairs CNG and diesel supply tanks, fuel delivery systems and related components. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs vehicle electrical systems. Inspects, relines and adjusts brakes; removes and installs tires; performs wheel alignments; and performs other vehicle maintenance tasks. Performs safety and preventative maintenance inspections as required. May respond to and/or assist with emergency repair road calls. Recognizes potential safety hazards and makes appropriate recommendations to higher level staff. Fuels Santa Cruz METRO equipment including gasoline, diesel, and CNG vehicles. Maintains Santa Cruz METRO property, tools, and equipment used in vehicle maintenance. Maintains a clean work area. Maintains accurate written and electronic records, logs and work orders. Provides technical direction and assistance to lower level staff. Performs data entry to update and maintain information in digital files; may maintain spreadsheets and other documents to track information. Operates standard office equipment; utilizes computer software in performing job tasks. Drives a Santa Cruz METRO vehicle to perform assignments. Performs related work as required Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Mechanic I: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience performing heavy-duty mechanic work. OR Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing light-duty automotive repair work. OR Graduation from a certified maintenance training program (or program meeting Santa Cruz METRO standards) AND six (6) months of experience performing mechanic work. Mechanic II: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience equivalent to a Mechanic I with Santa Cruz METRO. OR Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing heavy equipment mechanic work. OR Graduation from a certified maintenance training program approved to Santa Cruz METRO standards AND one (1) year of experience performing mechanic duties. Licenses and Certificates: A valid California Driver's License will be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a current, valid California Class B Driver's License with P Passenger endorsement. Special Requirements: Must possess tools (up to
inch drive) necessary to perform the duties of the position and a rollaway toolbox. Driving record will be reviewed as part of the application process. Distinguishing Characteristics: Mechanic I is the entry/first-working level class in the series. An incumbent in this class performs routine a limited range of semi-skilled tasks related to the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, trucks and other equipment. This class is distinguished from the higher level class of Mechanic II because in incumbent in the latter class performs the full scope of journey-level mechanic work. Employment Standards: Knowledge of: Basic principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, tools and procedures used in the maintenance, service, and repair of automotive and heavy-duty engine operation. Safe mechanical work practices. Basic vehicle and equipment overhaul and repair procedures. Engine tune-up procedures. Basic electrical and hydraulic systems. Proper use of hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools and diagnostic equipment. Welding and oxygen-acetylene equipment used in the routine repair, maintenance, and service of vehicles. Standard electronic diagnostic equipment. Basic air brake systems. Methods of maintaining information in digital or hard copy files. Methods of prioritizing, planning and organizing work. Time management techniques. Customer service techniques. Basic mathematics including percentages and basic statistics. The effective use of modern office equipment, personal computers, and applicable standard business software. Ability to: Perform routine, semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance, repair, and alteration of fleet vehicles and equipment. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics. Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment problems.