Bus Mechanic Technician

Under general supervision, the Mechanic performs skilled maintenance on the BJCTA transit fleet, including but not limited to light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. This role is responsible for diagnosing mechanical issues, conducting preventive maintenance, completing repairs in accordance with safety and regulatory standards, and ensuring vehicles remain in optimal operating condition to support reliable transit service.

· Perform Preventive Maintenance Inspections

· Diagnose, troubleshoot and perform both minor and major repairs on all company vehicles and equipment.

· Remove and replace all units and rebuild components.

· Make service (road) calls.

· Complete all required documents.

· Account for all materials used in accordance with work order system.

· Must be able to safely operate vehicles or maintenance

· Must be available for any shift, including nights and/or weekends.

· Ability to work closely with other employees and vendors.

· Must have complete set of hand tools to perform duties of the position.

· Work on diesel and gas engines, suspension, brakes, and drive trains.

· Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

· Ability to complete an assigned task in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.

· Must read chemical labels and follow safe handling procedures.

· Must understand and follow all safety rules.

· Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers and supervisors.

· Perform other duties similar in nature and level as assigned.

· Must attend mandatory meetings, as required

· Ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain gasoline, diesel, and/or CNG-powered transit buses.

· Ability to perform preventive maintenance (PM) inspections and complete required adjustments or repairs.

· Ability to use diagnostic tools, including scan tools, multimeters, and manufacturer-specific software.

· Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work orders.

· Ability to perform mechanical work on engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, HVAC systems, suspensions, and steering components.

· Ability to safely operate power tools, hand tools, lifts, jacks, and shop equipment.

· Ability to perform road calls and make safe, temporary repairs when buses are disabled in service.

· Ability to operate a commercial vehicle and move buses within the yard or garage.

· Ability to complete accurate documentation in maintenance software systems (e.g., work orders, parts usage, inspection sheets).

· Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize work assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced maintenance environment.

· Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, parts staff, and fellow mechanics.

· Ability to work independently or as part of a maintenance team.

· Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy components and work in awkward positions (under vehicles, on top of buses, etc.).

· Willingness and ability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

· Ability to maintain a clean and safe workspace and comply with all shop safety rules.

Follow the work practices and standard operating procedures for this position. Use and/or wear the appropriate equipment, protective devices or clothing that BJCTA requires. Report health and safety concerns related to performing the duties of your job to supervisors and report any on-going/unresolved health and safety concerns to the Administration Department or safety representatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Available for varying shifts, including nights and weekends.

High school diploma or GED required and four years of experience in previous automotive, diesel/gas, or heavy-duty vehicle maintenance.

Completion of a vocational, technical, or trade school program in automotive or diesel technology may substitute for experience. Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on mechanical experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered.

Experience working in a transit, fleet, or heavy-equipment maintenance environment.

Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write and understand instructions.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals as needed.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use of hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work ordinarily performed in a standard maintenance environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the BJCTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran’s status, disability status, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants for this position may be administered a skills and knowledge test.

Receipt by BJCTA of a verified negative drug test result and/or negative breath alcohol test result (<0.02 BAC) is required prior to employment. A verified positive drug and/or alcohol test will disqualify an applicant from employment

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