Capital Transit Mechanic na City & Borough of Juneau, AK
City & Borough of Juneau, AK · Juneau, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Juneau
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
This is a 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.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
As a transit mechanic, you will be part of a team that provides safe transportation to the public. You will make independent decisions following established methods and procedures.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position typically works four (4) consecutive days, 10-hour shifts. The four (4) consecutive days will be between Monday and Saturday, 6:30am – 5:00pm located at the Capital Transit Bus Barn Maintenance Facility in the Valley and is on rotation for standby during Capital Transit operational hours. Actual shift may vary.
Position Duties
- Operates shop equipment in the repair and manufacture of needed parts, such as but not limited to drill presses, lathes, grinders, vehicle lifts, cylinder hones, etc. Must operate gas, wire, arc welders, oxy acetylene torches, etc.
- Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs electronic and electrical systems including vehicle multiplexing systems, electronically controlled engines, transmission, and emissions systems.
- Uses power and hand tools when needed in association with performance of all duties, to include maintenance and repair of Capital Transit assets.
- Diagnose and repair steering components such as tie rod ends, king pins, drag links, pitman arms, gear boxes, ball joints, etc.
- Diagnose and repair suspension components such as air springs, springs and hangers, radius rods and bushings, leveling valves and kneeling systems, hangar brackets bushings and pins, etc.
- Diagnose and repair to brake components such as ABS systems and sensors, drum brakes, disc brakes, air brakes, hydraulic brakes, etc.
- Diagnose and repair to emissions systems on diesel and gasoline engines (i.e. particulate filters, DEF controlled systems, EGR systems, catalytic converters, etc.)
- Diagnose repair and snow removal equipment including plows, sanders, snow blowers, etc.
- Applies general knowledge of carburation, electrical generation and distribution; pumps, actuators, suspension components, transmissions, components and sub-assemblies, differentials and mechanical components.
- Fabricates items from sheet metal and other materials.
- Aligns wheels, adjusts brakes and performs other mechanical or electrical adjustments.
- Utilizes computer diagnostic software to determine and perform repairs, firmware updates, and maintenance required.
- Performs road tests and inspects vehicles to ensure compliance with D.O.T. and F.T.A. safety standards and effectiveness of repairs.
- Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs stand-by generators.
- Performs preventative maintenance, repair, and overhaul of apparatus and equipment including the diagnosis, inspection, and replacement of automotive, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic parts and components.
- Removes, cleans, examines and replaces mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic parts, components and sub-assemblies.
- Performs the repair and maintenance on all Transit vehicles and equipment, i.e. :
- Rebuild/repair/replace hydraulic lines – pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, air lines –compressors, alternators, generators, switches, starters, regulators, body work, frames, tires, brake systems, glass and attachments, vehicle HVAC systems and restraints.
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.
Note: Transit Mechanic II -Transit Mechanic II requires a valid Class “B” Alaska Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement and valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes at the time of appointment 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.
*Required for new hires only.
SPECIAL NOTE: *Initial appointment to all FMCSA positions requiring a CDL will be made conditionally pending (1) receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances and (2) passing a 3-year drug & alcohol testing background check with previous DOT employers. Employees must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide CBJ with paper and electronic consent for a full query of the driver’s Clearinghouse record. Employee will then be subject to the City and Borough’s drug-testing program. https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register
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]
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