City Of Greenville, SC Greenville , SC 29617
Posted 2 weeks ago
The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for Bus Mechanics: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary.
Candidates can complete up to 20 ASE Tests to earn up to an additional $5.00 per hour.
Late night and weekend work earns an additional $1.00 per hour.
Snap On and Milwaukee tools provided to all mechanics.
Uniforms and Laundry Service provided.
Job Summary
Under general direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs skilled work involving the maintenance and repair of all vehicle/bus systems, including gasoline and diesel engines, battery electric vehicle drivetrains, transmissions, 12- and 24-volt electrical systems, engine and transmission computer systems, HVAC systems, and brake systems. Following Agency Maintenance Plan, performs A, B, C, D, E and F preventative maintenance routines on vehicles and equipment. Installs communications and telematic equipment into vehicles, including radios, camera systems, GPS equipment and intelligent transit system. Modifies Greenlink equipment for specific requirements. Follows work tasking on work orders and documents all work as required. Additionally, may serve as a subject matter expert on Greenlink's Safety Committee as required.
Essential Functions
60%
30%
10%
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Over four (4) years of experience in hands-on vehicle repair to include at least one (1) year of experience working on transit buses or diesel engines.
Preferred Qualifications
Driver's License Requirements
Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with passenger endorsement within 3 weeks of hire.
Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within 3 months of hire.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of:
Electrical systems, air systems, chassis and suspension, HVAC, diesel engines and transmissions.
Failure diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance practices common to buses and heavy vehicles.
The procedures and technical methods utilized in the testing, repair and adjustment of radio and other electronic communications equipment.
Genfare Fare collection system repair and maintenance.
Intelligent Transit System repair and maintenance.
OSHA and safe working practices and procedures.
Electric Vehicle High Voltage Power Systems & ARC Flash Training.
Ability to:
Use pertinent test equipment including computers, gauges, and various types of handheld, mechanical and electronic testing or diagnostic equipment.
Operate revenue and non-revenue vehicles in and around bus garage/shop areas and on and along public right-of-way.
Use independent judgment and decision-making abilities to apply technical skills effectively including making quick accurate decisions to minimize downtime of vehicles.
Organize work to minimize downtime.
Make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Work with all levels of personnel and outside contractors and maintain good working relationships.
Read, understand, and implement technical manuals, troubleshooting guides, service updates, and procedures, related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and their systems.
Write reports and emails using proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Deal with a system of real numbers and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
Use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, electrical power tools, pneumatic power tools, a/c recovery machine, forklift, grinders, calipers, micrometers, drill press, and hydraulic press.
Utilize specialized systems including Cummins Insight, Allison DOC, Proterra Diagnostics, and Luminator destination sign software.
Work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and a reasonable amount of overtime.
Primary Work Location: Fleet maintenance shop.
Protective Equipment Required: Steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs (as needed), and gloves.
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Constant exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, explosives, communicable diseases, and physical danger or abuse.
Physical Demands: Continuously requires standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, balancing, hearing, twisting, and talking. Frequently requires kneeling, crawling, foot controls, and crouching. Occasionally requires sitting and handling. Very heavy strength demands include exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50-100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly.
Mental Demands: Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires emergency situations.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
City Of Greenville, SC