Transit Senior Mechanic (Reissue)

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The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Transit Senior Mechanic 

to be part of the Torrance Transit Team!

The Department

Torrance Transit is a municipally operated public transportation agency in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. The agency directly operates a fleet of 63, 40-foot buses and a network of eleven (11) fixed-route bus lines. The mission of Torrance Transit is to provide safe, reliable, inexpensive and courteous transportation to our customers--the people who live, work and do business in the City of Torrance and the region.

The Position

Are you Public service-minded, responsive, adaptable, and looking for a career with multiple avenues for advancement throughout the organization? If that is you, the City of Torrance offers a unique opportunity for you to be remarkable in an environment that promotes collaboration, forward thinking, career growth, and lifelong learning!

Torrance Transit is looking for experienced and skilled Transit Senior Mechanics to diagnose, maintain, and repair Transit vehicles. Torrance Transit Senior Mechanics remove, replace, rebuild, overhaul, and tune major bus and transit vehicle operating systems.

 This position uses computer aided diagnostic equipment and reads and interprets diagnostic codes, maintenance manuals, electrical diagrams, and vehicle emission control standards.  This individual enters repair orders and keeps maintenance records of time spent, materials and parts used and type of work performed in automated systems; provides technical direction and training to Mechanics and Equipment Attendants; and performs related work as required.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.

Note: Must provide own mechanic hand tools, up to one inch, to perform job duties and be available to work day and night shifts.Experience and Education

Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Four years of experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic with at least two years as a bus mechanic.  Successful completion of a six-month full-time training program from an accredited school in automotive/truck maintenance and repair may be substituted for up to two years non-bus experience performing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transit vehicles utilizing digital electronics and microprocessors.

License and/or Certificates

A valid Class B California driver's license is required.

Successful completion of ASE certification tests (H) Series Transit Certifications in H1-- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), H3-Drive Train, H4-Brakes, H5-Suspension/Steering, H6-Electrical/Electronics, H7 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and H8 - Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI); or ASE-Certified Master Transit Bus Technician is highly desirable.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Journey level transit mechanic experience

• Knowledge of current technology such as:

• Alternative Fuels / Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

• Hybrid Vehicle / Electric Vehicles

• Good interpersonal skills;

• Excellent judgment; and

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in (H) Series Transit Certification or Certified Master Transit Bus Technician.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Written Exam: 20%

Performance Exam: 40%

Oral Exam: 40%

All three components will be conducted on the same day.

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Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations - 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD) products, for any reason.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s).

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!