Performs complex skilled trades work inspecting, repairing and maintaining transit vehicles, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Lead Mechanic. This position is classified as an essential position during designated planned or unplanned events.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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General knowledge of the operation and repair of the components, systems and accessories of transit vehicles and machinery; general knowledge of the tools and equipment, as well as the special tools, gages, machinery and shop equipment used in the repair, servicing and maintenance of transit equipment; ability to detect by inspection any worn, defective or improperly adjusted parts; general knowledge of the safety and occupational hazards associated with the work; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; ability to keep records of repair and service operations; knowledge of or ability to learn the practices, methods and tools of welding; ability to operate a personal computer and lap top with the applicable software programs for required maintenance work orders and for performing diagnostic work on transit vehicles including checking codes, clearing codes and to activate regen cycles on diesel buses; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience as an automotive mechanic, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain Commonwealth of Virginia State Inspector license and Type II A/C certification within one year of employment.
Valid commercial driver's license (Class B with Air Brakes and P endorsement) in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a satisfactory driving record or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
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Town of Blacksburg
Blacksburg, VA