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Location : CA 90640, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-0001
Department: Transit Department
Division: Transportation (Operations)
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This recruitment is set to close on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. All applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
POSITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of difficult inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of bus, automotive, public works, and emergency equipment; and to perform related work as required.
The City of Montebello's Transportation Department runs 7 days a week, including holidays. Equipment Mechanics bid their shifts based on seniority.
Inspects, locates, and diagnoses mechanical defects on City buses and automobiles, trucks, emergency equipment, construction equipment, and other power-driven equipment; determines the extent of necessary repairs; overhauls, repairs, and adjusts engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches; tunes up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems; replaces or repairs faulty parts, including wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and other parts and equipment; repairs and replaces components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches; performs front-end alignments and repairs; repairs and adjusts gasoline generators, water pumps, and air compressors; performs welding work to adapt and fabricate parts and equipment; interchanges gas and diesel engines; performs specialized maintenance and repairs on diesel equipment and hydraulic systems; carries out preventive maintenance programs; makes field and emergency repairs as necessary; maintains records on time and materials used; road tests repaired equipment; installs emergency warning equipment.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Work Background: Two years of progressively responsible and varied journey level work experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work on bus, automotive, and other power-driven equipment, including extensive experience on diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of:
**As of August 24, 2021, the City of Montebello implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before starting work or no later than October 14, 2021. The City encourages applicants to get a free vaccination at a place of their choice or at any walk-in clinic. A candidate's vaccination status will be reviewed as part of the post-offer pre-employment physical examination. Request for exemptions to the mandatory vaccination policy may be submitted for a medical or sincerely held religious belief and will go through a determination process.**
The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
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Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?
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Do you possess a personal tool box and basic hand tool set?
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Do you have at least two years of progressively responsible and varied journey level work experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work on bus, automotive, and other power-driven equipment, including extensive experience on diesel engines and hydraulic systems?
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If yes, please describe your work experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work on bus, automotive, and other power-driven equipment, including extensive experience on diesel engines and hydraulic systems. If no experience type N/A.
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Location : CA 90640, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-0001
Department: Transit Department
Division: Transportation (Operations)
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This recruitment is set to close on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. All applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
POSITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of difficult inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of bus, automotive, public works, and emergency equipment; and to perform related work as required.
The City of Montebello's Transportation Department runs 7 days a week, including holidays. Equipment Mechanics bid their shifts based on seniority.
Inspects, locates, and diagnoses mechanical defects on City buses and automobiles, trucks, emergency equipment, construction equipment, and other power-driven equipment; determines the extent of necessary repairs; overhauls, repairs, and adjusts engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches; tunes up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems; replaces or repairs faulty parts, including wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and other parts and equipment; repairs and replaces components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches; performs front-end alignments and repairs; repairs and adjusts gasoline generators, water pumps, and air compressors; performs welding work to adapt and fabricate parts and equipment; interchanges gas and diesel engines; performs specialized maintenance and repairs on diesel equipment and hydraulic systems; carries out preventive maintenance programs; makes field and emergency repairs as necessary; maintains records on time and materials used; road tests repaired equipment; installs emergency warning equipment.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Work Background: Two years of progressively responsible and varied journey level work experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work on bus, automotive, and other power-driven equipment, including extensive experience on diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
Additional Requirements:
- Possession of an appropriate California driver's license. Must be able to obtain a commercial license during the training period, and keep the license valid throughout employment in this position.
- Possession of personal tool box and basic hand tool set.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in maintaining automotive and heavy duty diesel engine vehicles.
- Principles and methods of gas and electrical welding.
- Operation and care of internal combustion and diesel engines and components.
- Principles and methods of preventive maintenance.
- Safe work practices.
- Inspect automotive, bus, emergency, and public works equipment to locate mechanical defects.
- Diagnose mechanical defects and determine corrective procedures.
- Perform specialized repair work on diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
- Skillfully use a variety of hand and power tools in equipment inspection, testing, and repair work.
- Estimate time and materials needed for repair work.
- Perform electrical and gas welding.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
**As of August 24, 2021, the City of Montebello implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before starting work or no later than October 14, 2021. The City encourages applicants to get a free vaccination at a place of their choice or at any walk-in clinic. A candidate's vaccination status will be reviewed as part of the post-offer pre-employment physical examination. Request for exemptions to the mandatory vaccination policy may be submitted for a medical or sincerely held religious belief and will go through a determination process.**
The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
- CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 or 2% @ 62, depending on member status
- Classic members pay 8% toward their employee contribution to CalPERS
- New CalPERS members pay 7.5% toward their CalPERS retirement
- 11 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage, maximum paid by City is $1090.00/mo. (3+-party coverage)
- Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan
- 12 paid Holidays
- up to 80 Vacation leave hours
- up to 96 Sick leave hours
- $30,000 term life insurance, $30,000 AD&D
- 30 hours bereavement leave per eligible incident
- Up to $1,500 per year tuition reimbursement (ANNUAL BUDGET PERMITTING)
- Deferred compensation plan available
- Bilingual pay available upon testing up to $150/month
- Education Incentive Pay
- Certificate Pay up to $50/month
- Long Term Disability Program
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Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?
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Do you possess a personal tool box and basic hand tool set?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least two years of progressively responsible and varied journey level work experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work on bus, automotive, and other power-driven equipment, including extensive experience on diesel engines and hydraulic systems?
- Yes
- No
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If yes, please describe your work experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work on bus, automotive, and other power-driven equipment, including extensive experience on diesel engines and hydraulic systems. If no experience type N/A.
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