Human Resources - Job Classification Specification

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Classification Specification

MECHANIC "C"
Pay Grade A07

Basic Function

Under close supervision, performs basic preventive and remedial diagnostics and troubleshooting, along with performing maintenance and repairs of transit and/or automotive vehicles, and assists other mechanics in more complex assignments; performs other related duties.

Classification Characteristics

Mechanic "C" is the entry-level classification within the Los Angeles Metro Mechanic career ladder. Mechanic "A" position is considered the journey level classification and Mechanic "B" is the intermediate classification within the series. Duties among the three classifications vary according to complexity. Differs from Service Attendant in that Mechanic "C" performs skilled and semi-skilled preventive and remedial maintenance to buses, automobiles, and/or other equipment, while Service Attendant performs unskilled vehicle maintenance such as cleaning and fueling buses.

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

Moves parts and components with approved hoists, lifts and dollies to perform maintenance and repair
Removes, repairs, replaces and adjusts components of major bus and/or automotive systems, including, but not limited to, engine, electrical, suspension, fueling, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Performs remedial diagnostics and troubles-shooting on transit related bus and or automotive systems
Performs regular preventive maintenance inspections of bus and/or automotive systems, repairs minor problems, and completes written form documentation of defects repaired and or needing repair
Uses computerised management systems to report to and from work, logon to work order assignments, and create work orders for repairs needed
Performs brake relines to include lubricating bearings, checking and replacing worn components, installation of brake shoes and final adjustments of all wheel end components
Repairs minor damage to interior and/or exterior of buses and/or other equipment including, but not limited to, torn seats, broken windows, door panels, and windshields, minor dents, and cosmetic paint damage
Operates tow truck, responds to in-sevice road failures, performs on-site remedial repairs to return buses and/or automobiles to the operating division
Assists higher level mechanics with more complex repairs
Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures utilized in the maintenance of either or diesel or gasoline engines, electrical systems, fueling systems and other systems found in heavy equipment and other vehicles
Shop math, vehicle operations and safety

Ability to:

Maintain and repair heavy mechanical and/or automotive equipment, safely operate a variety of hand tools and shop power equipment
Learn other bus propulsion systems such as compressed natural gas engines (CNG) and Hybrid high voltage systems
Safely operate buses, tow trucks, and other Metro vehicles
Follow oral and written instructions
Lift and move objects weighing up to 80 pounds
Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the MECHANIC "C" position MUST meet the following requirements:

2 years' experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic; OR Successful completion of a 2-year, full-time training program in automotive technology or heavy duty truck maintenance and repair from an accredited trade or vocation school; OR 1 year work full time vocational (30 semester units) and 1 year experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic
Must be able to obtain a Class A-P permit or AP drivers license
Must have a valid California Class C driver’s license or be able to obtain a California Class C driver’s license prior to beginning employment with Metro
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

Special Conditions

Must provide tool storage unit and own tools of the trade as identied under Los Angeles Metro’s Basic Tool List
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

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: 3/11/2015 3:09:27 PM
ATU: 0822A