MECHANIC APPRENTICE

JOB TITLE: Mechanic Apprentice

JOB CLASS NUMBER: TRD920

PAY GRADE: G05

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Transit Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Fleet Supervisor I

SUPERVISORY WORK: None

STARTING RATE: $17.05 per hour

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Fleet Supervisor I, this position is responsible for repairing and maintaining all Transit Department vehicles, including fixed route buses, Para-Transit vans, staff cars, shop trucks, scissor lift, and forklift. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts all Transit Department business in a professional and an ethical manner.

• Works cooperatively with each person they encounter throughout the workday. 

• Wear a clean uniform and maintain the work area to ensure the safety of all Transit Department personnel. 

• Troubleshoot, make repairs, and perform emergency road repairs, as needed. 

• Analyze and perform repairs from work orders, the pre-operational checklist and reports from vehicle operators.

• Repair diesel engines, transmissions, and differentials. 

• Repair air conditioning, braking, cooling, fuel, hydraulic and suspension systems. 

• Repair wiring problems, electronic sensors, wiring harnesses, and switches as necessary.

• Perform daily maintenance on wheelchair lift equipment. This includes cleaning and adjusting the lift control box, platform, barrier, and security arms.

• Perform detailed preventative maintenance and service work on all Transit Department equipment. 

• Complete work orders and various checklists to document all work performed on each piece of equipment.

• Complete vehicle repairs, including but not limited to, replacing all brake components, changing tires, repairing wiring problems, replacing light bulbs and light assemblies, checking all fluid levels, filling fluids as needed, tracing hydraulic leaks, replacing hydraulic hoses and fittings, repairing front steering components, chassis, pollution control devices, air conditioning, and all other assigned tasks.

• Attends and participates in training classes required by the Transit Department.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Possession of a valid Texas Class B CDL, with a passenger endorsement, and the ability to obtain State Inspection License, Refrigeration License, and within 1 year of employment. 

Documentation for each certificate or license obtained must be available upon request.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to develop troubleshooting skills, read wiring schematics, and read repair manuals.

• Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, and engines.

• Ability to learn the proper operation of a scissor lift and forklift.

• Ability to learn the proper operation of an engine diagnostic tool, multi-meter, charging and starting systems testers, overhead crane, manifold gauges, pressure testers, micrometers, dial indicators, drill press, and hydraulic jacks. 

• Ability to operate small/light equipment, such as power tools.

• Ability to operate and medium equipment and machinery.

• Ability to operate computers for engine and video diagnostics.

• Strong verbal and written communication skill.

• Ability to operate small office equipment such as computers and tablets.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, grasp, reach, pull, push, speak, and see. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.