Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic

Job Description:

Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic

Description

Basic Function and Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform journey-level mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a variety of large and small vehicles and maintenance equipment including gasoline and diesel vehicles.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform journey-level mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a variety of large and small vehicles and maintenance equipment including gasoline, diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.

• Evaluate maintenance, servicing and repair needs; inspect and diagnose mechanical malfunctions.

• Perform required and routine preventative maintenance and safety checks and inspections of District school buses and a variety of other fleet vehicles and equipment; initiate and complete repair order and vehicle inspection reports; prepare vehicles for smog inspections.

• Inspect, diagnose and repair a variety of major components, such as engines, transmissions, brakes, emissions systems and electronic computer modules, of heavy duty vehicles, including onboard electronics, utilizing industry standard software and hardware

• Communicate verbally and in writing with vehicle operators, operations staff and CHP Motor Carrier Division regarding vehicle records and documentation; the mechanical condition of buses; the repair of defects and vehicle maintenance schedules.

• Comply with all federal and state rules and regulations including but not limited to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) related to construction, design and repair of school buses and also California Code of Regulations rules and regulations related to school bus maintenance and repair, and facility or terminal requirements.

• Adjust and reline brakes; maintain, rebuild and replace air and hydraulic brake system components; change and balance tires.

• Change oil, transmission, brake and other fluids according to prescribed procedures; assure compliance with laws, rules and regulations regarding the disposal of hazardous waste.

• Overhaul, repair and adjust automatic and standard transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, universal joints, gears, valves, transfer cases and rear ends.

• Diagnose, repair and rebuild engine electrical and ignition systems, such as distributors, coils, alternators, starters, and related systems.

• Repair and maintain vehicle air conditioning units and related components; charge and recharge air conditioning systems.

• Maintain shop area, equipment and tools in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

• Utilize best practices of inventory accountability and control.

• Safely operate a variety of fleet vehicles and specialized electronic diagnosis equipment and machinery including computers

• Wash, sweep, clean and deliver school buses and other vehicles as assigned; refuel and prepare vehicles for operation; inspect tires and repair, remove and replace as needed.

• Drive a vehicle to respond to calls for disabled vehicles.

• Maintain current knowledge of technologies related to vehicles including the software systems required to diagnose and repair vehicles.

• Perform welding as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Techniques and practices of maintenance and repair of heavy and light automotive vehicles and maintenance equipment.

Operation, theory and principles of assigned activities.

Methods, equipment, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Diagnostic procedures for vehicles and equipment.

Technical aspects of field of specialty, including analog and digital electronic equipment installed in vehicles.

Shop math applicable to vehicle maintenance.

Health and safety regulations.

Basic computer operation.

ABILITY TO:

Diagnose, repair and maintain a wide variety of large and small gasoline and diesel engines.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and computerized malfunctions.

Operate specialized equipment used in repairing or servicing of vehicles.

Read and apply technical and mechanical diagrams, schematics and repair manuals.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Maintain records related to safety, preventive maintenance and work performed.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Work cooperatively with others.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Operate a computer terminal.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in the repair and maintenance of gas and diesel powered equipment/vehicles and three years of journey-level automotive or diesel maintenance and repair experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid and current California Class A or B Commercial Driver License with appropriate passenger and air brake endorsements OR the ability to obtain the same within the 6-month probationary period

Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate

Good DMV driving record and ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy

Incumbents in this classification are subject to federal drug and alcohol testing requirements

Working Conditions and Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Vehicle and equipment repair shop environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying heavy objects.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate power tools and equipment.

Seeing to observe and perform repairs.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

HAZARDS:

Exposure to chemical fumes and vapors such as gasoline and diesel fuel.

Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.

Working around or with machinery having moving parts.

Hazardous materials.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Assessments may consist of a written, oral and/or performance examinations.

FIRST EXAMINATION: 50%

SECOND EXAMINATION: 50%

Qualified candidates will be notified of the minimum passing points for each examination part. Qualified Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the Examinations.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Berkeley Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Berkeley Unified School District. The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy."

If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Berkeley Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at (510) 486-9338.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.

BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:

1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.

4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.

10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.

15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.

Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.

HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)

Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)

New Year's Holiday (2 Days)

Martin Luther King's Birthday

Lincoln's Birthday

Washington's Birthday

Spring Board Holiday

Malcolm X's Birthday

Memorial Day

School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:

Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$5,821.00 - $7,096.00 Monthly