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Home My WebLink AboutMechanic II - TransitUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Mechanic II – Transit Department: Transporta�on Services Division: Transit Supervisor: Opera�ons Supervisor FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 11 Job Number: 1105 Job Summary Under general direc�on, performs general service, diagnosis, maintenance and repairs of heavy- duty transit coaches and other equipment in the City transit fleet. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Performs welding, fabrica�on and component rebuilding and recondi�oning services in hydraulic pumps and other units on a wide range of equipment, as assigned. • Inspects City transit fleet and equipment for safety defects and road worthiness, removes vehicles from service due to defects, inspects mechanical func�ons including the suspension, steering, brakes, lights, �res, hoses and exhaust systems. • Diagnoses mechanical problems, electrical components, cooling components and chair li�s, and determines the extent of necessary repairs. • Repairs, adjusts and rebuilds engines, transmissions, differen�als and clutches. • Raises vehicles using hydraulic jack or hoists to remove, rebuild or replace units such as an engine, transmission or differen�al. • Performs preven�ve maintenance on all buses and equipment, tunes up engines, replaces, fits and adjusts components, replaces parts including fuel injectors, fuel pumps, strainers, fuel lines, fuel tanks and bearings. • Wires, diagnoses and recondi�ons electrical systems and computerized engine and transmission controls. • Repairs and replaces components such as generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, brakes, suspension and steering. • Relines brakes, replaces master cylinders, boosters, air brake components and turns drums and rotors. • Replaces, fits and adjusts radiators, water pumps and hoses. • Answers service calls, responds to emergencies, and performs repair work in the field in a �mely manner. • Cleans work area and shop, repairs and maintains equipment used in repair of vehicles. • Prepares new vehicles for service and removes older ones from fleet. • Performs preven�ve maintenance to the transit bus fleet. Updated: March 2024 • Repairs SEATS paratransit vehicles as needed. • Reports �me and material costs on work orders on computerized fleet maintenance system, completes �me sheets, repair order forms and other related work on computerized fleet maintenance system. • Furnishes personal hand tools for use in performing job du�es. • Contacts other transit facili�es to share informa�on and trade parts. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on of educa�on and experience. Degree in Automo�ve/Diesel Mechanics. Experience in auto/diesel mechanics, fleet maintenance, or related. • Air brake inspec�on cer�fica�on. Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver's license with air brake and passenger endorsement required within 90 days of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. A pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on of educa�on and experience. Experience in welding, fabrica�on and component rebuilding and recondi�oning. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent and interpret bar graphs. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situa�ons. • Ability to diagnose engine malfunc�ons and perform necessary repairs. • Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons and compute torque values, metric conversions and measurement of equipment tolerances. • Ability to prepare writen and computerized repair orders. • Ability to read and interpret service manuals, diagrams and technical informa�on, safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on. Updated: March 2024 • Knowledge of EPA (Environmental Protec�on Agency) and OSHA (Occupa�onal Safety and Health Administra�on) regula�ons. • Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, electrical systems, computerized engine control and fuel systems. • Knowledge of safety defects. • Skill in the use of tools and repair equipment including engine, electrical and digital diagnos�c equipment and precision measuring equipment. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Darian Nagle-Gamm, Transporta�on Services Director (4/2024) Updated: March 2024 I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. 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