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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Bus Mechanic (A) Lead - 320 - Transit Vehicle Maintenance 2nd Shift

Wichita Transit, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$21.63/hr - $30.56/hr

3+ years exp

The City of Wichita is seeking a Bus Mechanic (A) Lead to perform technical work in the diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance of various vehicles including buses. The role involves supervising less experienced employees and ensuring the effective operation of the maintenance shop.

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Responsibilities

Requests parts and materials

Diagnoses, removes, repairs or rebuilds and replaces engines, transmissions, and other parts and drive train components

Diagnoses and repairs electrical, drive line, suspension, steering, brakes and air conditioning systems and order proper parts for the job

Maintains written record of work performed

Assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor in his/her absence

Performs the duties of Bus Mechanic B, Bus Mechanic's Helper or Bus Utility Worker when needed

Makes unassisted trade outs and/or on-street repairs in order to return a vehicle back to garage or back into service

Assumes the responsibilities of Lead Mechanic as needed

Designs, fabricates and modifies parts and equipment as needed for proper repair

Completion of work assignments requires operation of a vehicle

The examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed

Qualification

Vehicle repairWeldingFreon certificationCDL Class A/BTechnical manual interpretationSafety precautionsPhysical staminaEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Thorough knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trade and the ability to use these tools to perform repair work on vehicles/equipment

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to obtain Type I and II Freon certifications and to obtain EPA 609 certification within one year of hire date

Ability to weld using gas or electrical equipment

Ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in technical repair manuals

May require the ability to climb onto equipment and make repairs as much as 25' in height

Ability to tolerate exposure to fluids and solvents used in vehicle repair work

Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor while standing on cement floor

Ability to lift/carry bulky objects weighing up to 75 pounds (any heavier than 75 pounds then need to be able to lift with the assistance of another person) for distances of up to 100 feet

Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen, or cut

Ability to lift, bend, squat, kneeling, stoop, and twist as necessary to remove, repair, recondition or replace body, interior, suspension, and drive train parts and glass

Ability to push/pull with up to 85 pounds of force to maneuver/handle equipment around work area

Ability to maneuver and crawl into confined/tight spaces, and utilize a creeper as necessary to complete work

Ability to perform repetitive/sustained forward as well as repetitive/sustained overhead work

Ability to handle/operate necessary equipment to complete work

Ability to work in inclement and extreme weather conditions including (but not limited to) rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity

Ability to demonstrate safe body mechanics while performing/completing work

Ability to perform all above mentioned tasks on an infrequent basis, or higher

Ability to provide one's own hand tools as listed in maintenance plan and storage cabinet

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Kansas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and to acquire Air Brake and Passenger endorsements within six months of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country

Ability to obtain EPA 609 certification with one year of hire date

An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

High school diploma

3 years' experience performing a wide range of maintenance and mechanical repair work on light and heavy vehicles

A minimum of five (5) years of unrestricted licensed driving experience

Ability to acquire a valid Class A or Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements within six months of being hired. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship

Preferred

A valid Class A or Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements

Previous experience with bus and/or diesel systems

1 year of previous welding experience using gas or electrical equipment

Benefits

VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES Deferred Compensation Investment Program Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA) Bereavement Pay Employee Emergency Assistance Fund Voluntary Shared Leave Program Training Programs Longevity Pay Credit Union Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Injury Leave (on-job injury) Community Volunteer Events