Transit Bus Technician
Transit Bus Technician
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USD 62920 - 74360
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Job Description
General Summary
The Transit Bus Technicianperforms difficult technical work in the inspection maintenance and repair of heavy dieselpowered transit buses dieselelectric hybrid powered buses minibuses/paratransit buses (cutaway buses) City vehicles and equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision of and report to the Transit Maintenance Supervisor.
In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1220 and the City of Charlottesville Transit Bus Technicians shall be placed on the applicable rate schedules based on their achievement of the following qualifications:
- C Rate:
- $30.25 an hour meets minimum qualifications.
- B Rate:
- $33.00 an hour achievement of Diesel Engine (H2 and Brakes (H4 certifications along with any 2 other certifications available under the Certified Transit Bus Technician test series.
- A Rate:
- $35.75 an hour achievement of Master Transit Bus Certification (all 8 ASE certifications available under the Certified Transit Bus Technician test series).
This is a fulltime nonexempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement tuition reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the Cityplease click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRShowever the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at.
Note:This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.- C Rate:
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
- Diagnoses adjusts repairs overhauls and services heavy dieselpowered transit buses dieselelectric hybrid powered buses cutaway buses City vehicles and related equipment.
- Removes breaks down and rebuilds components and assemblies such as engines multispeed transmissions electrical systems air conditioning systems hydraulic systems and power trains.
- Operates various types of shop equipment machinery precision instruments specialized tools and devices.
- Performs repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance including changing oil checking fluid levels cleaning and lubricating parts and rotating tires.
- Inspects City vehicles for compliance with safety and emission control standards.
- Reads and interprets diagnostic test results to identify mechanical problems.
- Reviews appropriate checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
- Follows safety instructions and attends appropriate safety training.
- Follows appropriate procedures for data and records of work performed.
- Responds to road calls and other emergency calls for service ensuring passenger and employee safety.
- Operates a City vehicle in the performance of the job duties including test driving vehicles.
- May install bus stop amenities such as signs sign poles benches and shelters as needed.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area and garage shop.
- Performs all requirements and has knowledge of Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration requirements for transit bus operation.
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment tools and other resources including work time.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Subject to being called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.
- Supports departmental goal to provide dependable efficient and safe transportation service.
- Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.
Education Experience and Skills
Education and Experience:Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
- Technical or trade school in automotive maintenance and one 1 year of work experience in problem diagnosis repair and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive equipment.
OR- High school diploma or GED and three 3 years of work experience in problem diagnosis repair and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive equipment.
OR- Five 5 years of work experience in problem diagnosis repair and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive equipment.
OR- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
Preferred:- Experience working with heavy and/or specialized diesel equipment.
- ASE certification(s) in H Series for Transit Bus preferred but not required.
Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:- Required to successfully pass a preemployment background check preemployment drug screen (Virginia Department of Transportation) preemployment physical and a preemployment DMV driving record review.
- Must possess a valid drivers license and must obtain a Class B commercial drivers license (CDL) issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia within ninety 90 days of start date and maintain an acceptable driving record according to City criteria. (To view our driving eligibility requirements visit Training will provided by the department.
- Must be able to obtain a Virginia State Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection License from the MVIP (Motor Vehicle Inspection Program) within 6 months of hire.
- Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.
- Ability to work weeknights weekends holidays and/or weatherrelated emergency oncall time periods.
- Required to provide basic tools to perform the job duties as determined by the department.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Job Knowledge- Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards safety requirements methods tools and equipment including electronic diagnostic equipment used in the in the diagnoses and repair of complex mechanical issues of City buses vehicles and other related equipment.
- Thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery such as drills presses grinders brake lathe and so forth in the repair and maintenance of heavy diesel and industrial equipment.
- General knowledge of the use and operations of related software programs specific to the duties of the position.
- Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as magazines technical journals multistep instruction manuals and reference materials.
- Understands and applies state departmental and City processes and procedures as required.
- Basic: Ability to write simple letters paragraphs and sentences containing subject verb and object and/or a series of numbers names and addresses in a simple report format.
- Intermediate: Ability to deal with numbering systems; simple formulas practical application of fractions percentages ratios/proportions and measurement.
- Basic: Provides simple information to others outside direct reporting relationships. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach an understanding and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- May provide communication support or consultation as a formal or informal team leader or project leader.
- Effectively supports and participates with coworkers to benefit the team or work group.
- Requires Limited Direction: Normally completes work according to their own judgement requesting supervisory assistance occasionally. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance is reviewed periodically.
- Skilled: Comprehensive practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgement and decisionmaking abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Skill in performing difficult mechanical repairs and in the use of advanced and standard mechanical tools and equipment including welding equipment and cutting torches. Examples include using and instructing others in using hand and power tools and equipment associated with the diagnosis adjustment repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Utilizes related software programs to complete job responsibilities.
- No budgetary responsibilities but accountable for the management of invoices related to City bus/vehicle repair.
- No responsibility for the supervision of others. May assist others to find answers to the more difficult and/or complex questions. May coach or assist in the training of other employees.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Establishes rapport with coworkers and others.
- Takes responsibility for finding answers to questions and responding appropriately.
- Performs tedious or exacting work.
- Works closely with others as part of a team.
- Performs multiple tasks simultaneously.
- May perform work with interruptions and requests for service.
- May require additional hours outside of normal schedule such as weeknights weekends holidays and/or weatherrelated emergency oncall time periods.
- May require a nontraditional work schedule.
- May require dealing with angry frustrated and/or upset individuals.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical Demands:
- Very Heavy Work: Exerts more than up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. (Specific to this position maximum weightlifting capacity may be up to 213 lbs. using assistive equipment.
- Work requires climbing (ascending/descending steps) lifting balancing bending stooping crawling crouching standing walking reaching pushing/pulling twisting and grasping. Requires adequate vision hearing and talking.
- Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Work also typically requires use ofstandard office equipment and telephone and related industryspecific software.
- Specialized equipment used for shoring lifting of vehicles computer diagnosis equipment welding cutting torches hand tools and other tools of the trade.
- Computer equipment for entering data on parts repairs and vehicle records.
- Work may require the use of plans and drawings and the use of blueprints/design plans.
- Responsible for the vehicle(s)/equipment assigned.
- Work is typically performed inside in a shop/garage environment.
- The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
- Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions loud noise vibration atmospheric conditions and roadway safety hazards.
- The position works:
- Near moving mechanical parts;
- In and around fumes gases/gas leaks and/or airborne particles.
- In and around toxic chemicals and/or bloodborne pathogens.
- In areas where there is vibration and/or electrical currents.
- High and/or precarious places.
- In and around traffic/roadways.
- In confined spaces.
- In extreme temperatures and/or inadequate lighting.
- With acidic or harsh substances.
- With allergens and fuels.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
