Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
MECHANIC "B"
Pay Grade A05
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, performs basic troubleshooting and preventive and remedial maintenance of transit vehicles; performs other related duties. |
Classification Characteristics
| Mechanic B is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) journey-level position. It differs from the Mechanic B Leader (ATU) in that a Mechanic B performs basic troubleshooting and preventive and remedial maintenance of transit vehicles while a Mechanic B Leader oversees and coordinates the daily activities of a group of Mechanic Bs and assigns tasks within a work crew. The Mechanic B Leader communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures and maintains accountability for the safety of assigned employees. A Leader receives additional pay for each hour worked as stipulated by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Mechanic "B" is the intermediate classification within the Mechanic career ladder, while Mechanic "A" is the journey-level classification and Mechanic "C" is the entry-level classification within the series. Duties among the three classifications vary according to complexity.
Differs from Property Maintainer in that Mechanic "B" performs preventive and remedial maintenance to buses, and other vehicles, while property Maintainer performs preventive and remedial maintenance to Metro facilities. |
Supervised by: Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Performs basic diagnosis of coach malfunctions, determines the probable cause, and recommends necessary remedial action to the lead worker of supervisor for prioritization and assignment
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Repairs or removes and replaces and replaces dysfunctional components of major coach systems, including, but not limited to, engine, electrical, suspension, fueling, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
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Tune engines
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Performs regular preventive maintenance inspections of all coach systems, repairs minor problems on the spot and makes written reports to indicate more complex remedial action that is needed
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Performs acceptance testing and pre-service preparations to newly acquired coaches
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Packs bearings, adjusts and relines brakes
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Repairs minor damage to interior or exterior of coach including, but not limited to, torn seats, broken windows and windshields, minor dents, and cosmetic paint damage
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Responds to road failure situations
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Renders remedial action to return bus to operating division
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Disassembles, cleans, inspects, and rebuilds engine systems and their mechanical and electrical components
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures utilized in the maintenance of transit vehicles and all their major systems
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Shop math
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Vehicle operations and safety
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Ability to:
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair transit vehicles
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Safely operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
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Safely operate buses, tow trucks, and other Metro vehicles
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Lift and move objects weighing up to 80 pounds
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Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the MECHANIC "B" position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 3 years' experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic, including 6 months as a bus mechanic
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Successful completion of a 6-month, full-time training program from an accredited school in automotive/truck maintenance and repair may be substituted for up to 2 years’ non-bus experience
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Current and verifiable full ASE (H) Series Transit Certifications in H1-CNG, H3-Drive Train, H4-Brakes, H5-Suspension/Steering, H6-Electrical/Electronics is desirable
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Valid California Class A driver's license
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Special Conditions
- Must provide own tools of the trade
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Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
- Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
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| Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations. |
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 4/18/1995
Date Last Revised: 12/11/2009
ATU: 0820A