Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
MECHANIC "A"
Pay Grade A34
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, performs complex troubleshooting and preventive and remedial maintenance of revenue and non-revenue vehicles and equipment; performs other related duties. |
Classification Characteristics
| Mechanic A is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) journey-level position. It differs from the Mechanic A Leader (ATU) in that a Mechanic A performs complex troubleshooting and preventive and remedial maintenance of revenue and non-revenue vehicles and equipment; performs other related duties while a Mechanic A Leader oversees and coordinates the daily activities of a group of Mechanic A s and assigns tasks within a work crew. The Mechanic A 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 "A" is the journey-level classification within the Mechanic career ladder, while Mechanic "B" is the intermediate classification and Mechanic "C" is the entry-level classification within the series. Duties among the three classification vary according to complexity. |
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 of coach vehicle malfunctions, determines the probable cause, and recommends necessary remedial action to Leader or Supervisor for prioritization and assignment
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Repairs or removes and replaces dysfunctional components of major coach systems including, but not limited to, wheelchair lifts and air-conditioning units
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Removes and replaces entire engine packages
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Overhauls and tunes diesel and gasoline engines
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Performs acceptance testing and pre-service preparations to newly acquired coaches
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Operates brake lathe machine and performs brake reline overhauls
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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 and renders remedial action to return bus to the 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:
- Advanced methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures utilized in the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles, automobiles, other non-revenue equipment and all their major systems
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Vehicle operations and safety
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Shop math
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Ability to:
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of transit vehicles
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Read electrical schematics
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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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Follow oral and written instructions
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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 "A" position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 4 years' experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic with at least 2 years as a bus mechanic
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Successful completion of a six 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 performing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rail rapid transit vehicles utilizing digital electronics and microprocessors
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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 be able to work on any one of the shifts, including weekends
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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: 0817A