Capital Transit Mechanic - Long Term Temp bei City & Borough of Juneau, AK

About the Department

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking candidates with previous experience with diesel and internal combustion engine repair, ability to read electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical repair schematics and has the ability to work well independently and as part of a team to stay on task to meet constantly changing deadlines and priorities.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

As a Transit Mechanic, you will be a part of a team that provides safe transportation to the public.  You will make independent decisions following established methods and procedures.  Employees receive a competitive wage package, paid holidays, and access to an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, and paid leave.  Other employment benefits are free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges, and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

Capital Transit staff work together as a high-functioning team with the shared vision of providing a reliable community service with respectful and friendly communication.  Transit staff are highly diversified with a can-do attitude that supports each other in excellent service, continuing education, and the celebration of holidays and professional achievements!

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position typically works 4 consecutive days, 10-hour shifts. The 4 consecutive days will be between Monday and Saturday, 6:30am – 5:00pm at the Capital Transit Bus Barn Maintenance Facility in the Valley and is on rotation for standby during Capital Transit operational hours.  The actual shift may vary.

Position Duties

This is a Long-Term Temporary journey-level mechanic position that independently performs both routine and complex maintenance and repairs. This position requires advanced technical knowledge and skills to perform corrective and preventative maintenance on all Capital Transit vehicles and equipment.

Types of Transit equipment include diesel and electric buses, paratransit vans, service support vehicles, and snow removal equipment. Particular attention will be given to a systematic and timely approach to performing quality repairs and maintenance. The Mechanic will work closely with the Supervisor to assist in system analysis and policy implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:      Three (3) years of experience in automotive, construction/heavy equipment, truck, or transit bus repair and maintenance as appropriate to specific position.

Substitution:     Post-secondary education or technical training in automotive work may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 125 clock hours of instruction for one month of experience up to a maximum of twenty-four months.  

 Other:              Must provide and maintain own set of hand tools (Exception: Airport Position will be provided their own set of hand tools).

                          Transit Mechanic II (LTT)- Transit Mechanic II requires a valid Class “B” Alaska Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement and valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes within nine (9) months of employment and for continued employment. 

SPECIAL NOTE: The position is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, applicants of safety-sensitive positions are required (even if ultimately not hired) to provide the City and Borough of Juneau with signed written releases requesting USDOT drug and alcohol records from all previous, USDOT-covered employers that the applicant has worked for within the last two years. Failure to do so will result in the employment offer being rescinded. 

                         The City and Borough of Juneau is also required to ask all applicants (even if ultimately not hired) if they have tested positive or refused to test on pre-employment test for any USDOT covered employer within the last two years.  

Appointments will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the selections process, a medical evaluation* and receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances.  Employee will then be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol tests as mandated by the Federal Transit Administration and CBJ policy.

Department Requirements:   Ability and willingness to occasionally work shifts, holidays, weekends, scheduled and emergency overtime, attend local and out of area training courses as authorized and required; maintain minimum unscheduled absences and a high rate of attendance; maintain a positive attitude and be flexible to change.

Other Qualifications

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Rich Ross

Phone Number: 907 789-6901 x4235

Email: [email protected]