Description
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
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The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Transit Senior Mechanic
to be part of the Torrance Transit Team!
The Department
Torrance Transit is a municipally operated public transportation agency in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. The agency directly operates a fleet of 63, 40-foot buses and a network of eleven (11) fixed-route bus lines. The mission of Torrance Transit is to provide safe, reliable, inexpensive and courteous transportation to our customers--the people who live, work and do business in the City of Torrance and the region.
The Position
Are you Public service-minded, responsive,
adaptable, and looking for a career with
multiple avenues for advancement throughout the organization? If that is you, the
City of Torrance offers a unique opportunity for you to
be remarkable in an environment that promotes collaboration, forward thinking, career growth, and lifelong learning!
Torrance Transit is looking for experienced and skilled Transit Senior Mechanics to diagnose, maintain, and repair Transit vehicles. Torrance Transit Senior Mechanics remove, replace, rebuild, overhaul, and tune major bus and transit vehicle operating systems. This position uses computer aided diagnostic equipment and reads and interprets diagnostic codes, maintenance manuals, electrical diagrams, and vehicle emission control standards. This individual enters repair orders and keeps maintenance records of time spent, materials and parts used and type of work performed in automated systems; provides technical direction and training to Mechanics and Equipment Attendants; and performs related work as required.
For more information about the duties of the position,
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Note: Must provide own mechanic hand tools, up to one inch, to perform job duties and be available to work day and night shifts.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Experience And Education
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Four years of experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic with at least two years as a bus mechanic. 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 two years non-bus experience performing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transit vehicles utilizing digital electronics and microprocessors.
License and/or Certificates
A valid Class B California driver's license is required.
Successful completion of ASE certification tests (H) Series Transit Certifications in H1-- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), H3-Drive Train, H4-Brakes, H5-Suspension/Steering, H6-Electrical/Electronics, H7 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and H8 - Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI); or ASE-Certified Master Transit Bus Technician is highly desirable.
Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following
- Journey level transit mechanic experience
- Knowledge of current technology such as:
- Alternative Fuels / Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
- Hybrid Vehicle / Electric Vehicles
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Excellent judgment; and
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in (H) Series Transit Certification or Certified Master Transit Bus Technician.
How To Apply & Exam Process
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at
www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.
Only Those Candidates Who Best Meet The City And Department's Needs Will Be Invited To Participate In The Examination Process, Which Will Consist Of The Following Components
Written Exam: 20%
Performance Exam: 40%
Oral Exam: 40%
All three components will be conducted on the same day.
SPECIAL NOTES
Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.
Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD) products, for any reason.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements
must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s).
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
Benefit Summary For Torrance Municipal Employees (tme-afscme)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
Employee Only Emp. +1 Emp. +2 or more
Full Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08) 356.34 619.68 829.48
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Longevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5)
Crafts and Trades employees
** shall receive longevity pay in the following manner:
7 YOS: 2.5% above base pay.
11 YOS: 5% above base pay
15 YOS: 7.5% above base pay
19 YOS: 10% above base pay
- YOS= Years Of Service
- Except Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control Officer
Permanent Part-Time Employees (Sec. 2.8)
Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.
Premiums (sec. 3.1)
Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1)
Night (sec. 3.5)
Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Weekend Shift (sec. 3.6)
Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only
Applicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services Division
Holidays (sec. 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's).
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)
Accrual Rate Per Month
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 – 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 – 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) months
.
Sick Leave (sec. 4.3)
Accural rate is six (6) hours per month
Maximum Accrual: of 600 hours.
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
- (See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).
Retirement (sec. 4.10)
PERS 2@55
Employees hired prior to 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011 pay 7% EPMC*
- Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2@62 "New members" hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
Uniforms (Sec. 4.11)
$80 each 6 months**: Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)
$225 each 6 months**: Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.
- Payable during June and December of each year
Tool Allowance (Sec. 4.12)
$250 every 6 months*: (Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder)
$175 tool and educational material allowance**: Animal Control Officer
$100 one-time reimbursement: Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase)
- Payable during June and December of each year
- Payable in February
Safety Shoes (Sec. 4.14)
$125 allowance: every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes
$250 allowance: per year for Animal Control Officer payable during September
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.
Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
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Amount of full-time experience REPAIRING equipment and/or heavy-duty alternative fuel and diesel vehicles.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years
02
Amount of full-time experience DIAGNOSING problems and determining extent of repairs needed for equipment, and/or heavy-duty alternative fuel vehicles.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years
03
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience as a bus mechanic.
04
Have you successfully completed a six-month full-time training program from an accredited school in automotive/truck maintenance and repair.
05
Do you possess a valid Class B California Driver's license?
06
Do you possess an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Master Transit Bus Technician Certification?
07
Check the box if you possess any of the following Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) (H) Series Transit Certifications:
- H1-Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
- H3-Drive Train
- H4-Brakes
- H5-Suspension/Steering
- H6-Eletrical/Electronics
- H7-Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- H8-Preventative Maintenance and Inspection (PMI)
- None of the above
08
Please indicate below your journey level repair experience with the following systems:
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Air Brakes
- Vacuum Assisted Brake Booster
- Manual Steering
- Power Steering
- Manual Transmissions
- Automatic Transmissions
- Suspension
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Clutch
- Transfer Case
- Hydraulic Systems
- Power Take-Offs
- Rear Differentials
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles (CNG, Propane, Hybrid)
- Electronic Control Systems
- None of the above
09
Does your paid work experience include rebuilding and/or overhauling equipment or heavy- duty vehicle engines?
10
What types of equipment and/or heavy-duty vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles (include makes, models) have you primarily repaired?
11
What types of computerized testing/diagnostic equipment have you used?
12
I am willing to work any weekday work shift between 6am and 12am.
13
Do you own the tools required to perform the job duties of the position?
14
I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance.
