NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Senior Bus Mechanic | 2nd Shift
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$29.24/hr - $35.49/hr
3+ years expThe City of Davenport is seeking a Senior Bus Mechanic to perform skilled mechanical work on transit vehicles. The role involves diagnosing mechanical defects, making repairs, and leading a team in an automotive truck repair shop.
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Responsibilities
Diagnoses mechanical defects in all transit vehicles
Makes major and minor mechanical repairs: adjusts brakes and clutches on buses; overhauls controls, cylinders and transmissions; disassembles, repairs, grinds or replaces worn parts
Fits new parts and adjusts oil, water and fuel pumps, governors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear; checks and replaces rollers, pins and bushings; times and adjusts motors; replaces electrical wiring; overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies
Uses welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild and strengthen various parts and pieces of equipment; performs body repair work
Lays out and fabricates units and parts for the alteration or rebuilding of major parts of old equipment; acts as lead worker, recommends repairs and methods, instructs mechanics, assigns work to assistants
Maintains records of parts used, equipment worked on, repairs made and time spent on jobs
Maintains safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring work area is in compliance with all Federal, State and local guidelines and requirements
Performs road calls and on-the-road repairs as assigned
Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate forms
Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
Perform duties with little or no supervision within a timely and efficient manner
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery
Adjust and replace brake, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment
Raise buses, truck and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists
Inspect, test and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges
Qualification
Required
Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
One year of technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required
Three to five years experience as a skilled full performance mechanic including one year in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty diesel required
Must obtain ASE Master Truck Technician (T Series) certification or ASE Master Transit Bus (H Series) certification within the first year of hire date and maintain throughout duration of employment
Must possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Master Technician within the first year of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment
Must possess a valid driver's license upon application
Obtain a Commercial Driver's License Permit (CDLP) with air brake and passenger endorsements within 30 days of hire
Obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and passenger endorsements within 60 days of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment
Must pass a background check and DOT physical examination as prescribed by the city and carry the DOT Medical Card at all times
Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment
Preferred
Transit vehicle certification preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position
Benefits
Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug
Pension
457 retirement plan contributions
Retirement health savings plan contributions
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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