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Form of workWant to be part of a growing industry? Want to gain competitive skills building and repairing natural gas powered and electric powered vehicles? Then come join the Santa Cruz METRO team!
At METRO, you will enjoy a competitive salary, CALPERS pension, a robust health/dental/vision benefit program, public service loan forgiveness program, 457 plans, career development, free bus passes, and longevity pay.
Santa Cruz METRO offers a Hiring Bonus of up to $4,000
- $500 after probation
- $1500 1040 hours worked after probation
- $2,000 2080 hours worked after second installment
Santa Cruz METRO offers a Referral Bonus of up to $2,000
- $500 after new hire passes probation
- $500 when new hire receives second installment
- $1,000 when new hire receives third installment
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Performs a limited range of semi-skilled tasks in the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, and trucks and other Santa Cruz METRO vehicles and equipment and provides assistance to higher level Mechanics.
- Removes and replaces seats and glass for doors and windows.
- Removes, installs, and repairs electronic fare boxes, exterior advertising signs, and bike racks
- Lubricates chassis, changes transmission and engine fluids and filters; inspects, removes, and replaces hoses and belts, bulbs and wiper blades.
- Learns to inspect equipment for needed repairs and to identify the parts, materials and time needed to conduct needed maintenance or repairs.
- Assists higher level mechanics with repairing and adjusting compressed natural gas (CNG), diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and other vehicle systems and components; assists with maintaining, diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing CNG and diesel supply tanks, fuel delivery systems and related components.
Additional Duties of Mechanic II
- Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, trucks and other Santa Cruz METRO vehicles and equipment.
- Inspects equipment for needed repairs; determines parts, materials, and time needed to conduct needed maintenance or repairs; determines whether parts are in stock or must be ordered; requisitions or otherwise requests needed parts and materials to perform work.
- Inspects equipment for needed repairs; determines parts, materials, and time needed to conduct needed maintenance or repairs; determines whether parts are in stock or must be ordered; requisitions or otherwise requests needed parts and materials to perform work.
- Performs semi-major overhauls under the direction of higher level staff
- May respond to and/or assist with emergency repair road calls.
Education, Training, and Experience For Mechanic I:
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience performing heavy-duty mechanic work.
OR
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing light-duty automotive repair work.
OR
Graduation from a certified maintenance training program (or program meeting Santa Cruz METRO standards) AND six (6) months of experience performing mechanic work.
Education, Training, and Experience For Mechanic II:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience equivalent to a Mechanic I with Santa Cruz METRO.
OR
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing heavy equipment mechanic work.
OR
Graduation from a certified maintenance training program approved to Santa Cruz METRO standards AND one (1) year of experience performing mechanic duties.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
A valid California Driver's License will be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a current, valid California Class "B" Driver's License with "P" Passenger endorsement.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess tools (up to ¾ inch drive) necessary to perform the duties of the position and a rollaway toolbox.
- Driving record will be reviewed as part of the application process.
APPLICANT PROCESS:Applicants must complete and submit an official Santa Cruz METRO on-line application and any other required documents specified on the job announcement from our website,https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scmtd. A separate application must be filled for each open position. Resumes will be accepted and are recommended, but may not be substituted for the required application. The standards and minimum requirements as stated on the front of this job announcement represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed standards does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited for an examination or interview as the Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to the most qualified for the position as determined by the Santa Cruz METRO staff. Certification of candidates from the Eligible List to the hiring department may be made each time there is a vacancy. Santa Cruz METRO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Santa Cruz METRO will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 831-420-2542.
EMPLOYMENT/MEDICAL VERIFICATION: A medical examination paid by Santa Cruz METRO may be required of each prospective employee depending on position. The candidate's physical condition must be consistent with the requirement of the job duties to be performed. Candidates are cautioned that offers of employment are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of the medical examination where required, reference check, fingerprints, and other aspects of the employment process. Candidates offered employment are required to sign a loyalty oath to the State of California. Proof of American Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States will be required.
SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance test, written test and/or oral interview examination. The employment application, qualifying information questions and/or supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.
NOTE: All statements made on the application are subject to verification and investigation. False statement will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible list, and/or discharge from employment.Mechanic I is the entry/first-working level class in the series. An incumbent in this class performs routine a limited range of semi-skilled tasks related to the mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, trucks and other equipment. This class is distinguished from the higher level class of Mechanic II because in incumbent in the latter class performs the full scope of journey-level mechanic work.
Mechanic II is the journey-level class in the series. An incumbent in this class performs a wide range of moderately to difficult tasks related to mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification of buses, automobiles, trucks, and other equipment. This class is distinguished from the lower level class of Mechanic I because an incumbent in the latter class performs a limited range of routine tasks while learning to perform the full scope of journey-level work. This class may be distinguished from the higher level class of Mechanic III because an incumbent in the latter class performs highly skilled and very difficult mechanic work requiring more diagnostic skill and engine overhaul in frame repair work.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, tools and procedures used in the maintenance, service, and repair of automotive and heavy-duty engine operation.
- Safe mechanical work practices.
- Basic vehicle and equipment overhaul and repair procedures.
- Engine tune-up procedures.
- Basic electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Proper use of hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Welding and oxygen-acetylene equipment used in the routine repair, maintenance, and service of vehicles.
- Diesel, gasoline, and CNG engine tune-up procedures.
- Electrical and hydraulic system repairs.
- Air brake system repairs.
Ability to:
- Perform routine, semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance, repair, and alteration of fleet vehicles and equipment.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
- Operate welding equipment, brake drum lathes, drill presses, diagnostic equipment and other tools and equipment used in the repair, maintenance, and service of vehicles.
- Estimate costs and determines the materials and equipment needed to make vehicle and equipment repairs.
- Ensure the safe handling of hazardous items and materials
- Provide technical direction and training to less skilled staff.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend squat and stoop; talk and hear; use hands to grasp, manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is regularly required to bend and twist at the neck, reach with hands and arms. Occasional overhead reaching and lifting up to 80 pounds aided is required. Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work.
Work Environment:
The employee works in a shop or outdoor environment where the noise level is usually noisy. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, fumes, dust, grease, air contaminants, and hazardous materials and chemicals during the course of work. May work out in the field when needed.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must pass requisite a background check.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations seven days per week, 24 hours per day.
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts, which may include weekdays or weekends; and day, swing and/or graveyard shifts.
- This position is considered a safety sensitive position and requires participation in Santa Cruz METRO's drug and alcohol testing program.
- This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the tasks assigned; safety shoes are required at all times.
- May occasionally work extended hours or hours outside of regular schedule.
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the company. All applicants will be notified electronically via email as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive emails.
Applications deadline: Open Until Filled
Interview Dates: TBD
Hire Date: TBD Employment Type: Full Time
