Overview
$5,064 – $6,246/mo.
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY.
Are you ready to fuel your passion for mechanics and drive your career forward? Join us as a Bus Mechanic I and dive into a dynamic role where you’ll maintain and repair the City’s fleet of gasoline, and alternative fuel buses. Under the supervision of our experienced Equipment Supervisor, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop specialized skills, and become an integral part of our team. This is your chance to build a solid foundation and advance to higher levels in our flexibly-staffed series. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, tackle exciting challenges, and keep Fresno moving! Apply today and become a key player in our transit maintenance team!
Full job specification may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Bus-Mechanic-I.pdf
View “We Work For You” video with a Bus Mechanic II to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsJdpEwN-oM
The current vacancy exists in the Transportation Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.
Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
– Perform maintenance and repairs on City buses and related equipment which may be diesel, gasoline and/or alternative fuel-powered.
– Conduct engine tune-ups and adjustments using diagnostic tools and equipment.
– Execute minor repairs and replace components on buses and related transit equipment.
– Learn and apply techniques for disassembly, reassembly, and preventative maintenance of engines and related systems.
– Diagnose and repair issues with drive train, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems, and HVAC components.
– Respond to road calls to perform emergency repairs on buses and related equipment.
– Maintain accurate records of work performed and ensure a clean, organized work area.
– Interpret and follow manuals, schematics, diagrams, and work orders for efficient task completion.
This class is an entry level class in a flexibly-staffed series, incumbents are expected to progress with appropriate training and experience after one (1) year of satisfactory performance to flex to a Bus Mechanic II, the journey level of the class series ($5,618-$6,827).
Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Newly hired incumbents may be assigned to work the night shift. Night shift premium pay ranges from $1.45 to $2.30 per hour.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Completion
AND
One (1) year of full-time paid experience performing routine maintenance and simple repairs on diesel and gasoline powered cars, trucks, buses, construction equipment, and other vehicles and equipment.
Maintenance and simple repairs may include, but are not limited to, the following: performing oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements; repairing and replacing faulty parts such as engines, transmissions, suspension components, and electrical systems; and using diagnostic equipment to identify problems and determine the best repair technique.
Additional Information
The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY THE TYPE OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS with which you have experience within your duties. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required at time of appointment and during the entire term of employment in the job class. Candidates considered for hire will be required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and a current copy of their driving record.
Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must possess three (3) valid certifications issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the following components: Diesel Engines (H2), Drive Train (H3), and Brakes (H4). Incumbents must take all three (3) certification examinations within the first six (6) months of appointment. Failure to obtain the ASE certifications within twelve (12) months of appointment will be cause for termination from this class.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Some positions have been designated as being “safety sensitive” and may require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test and/or medical examination prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver’s license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term of employment in this class.
This class is a flexibly-staffed series, which requires one (1) year of satisfactory service before an employee can “flex” to the journey level. Employees in classes that require one (1) year of service for flexing will not serve an additional probationary period at the journey level.
A Bus Mechanic I may be promoted to Bus Mechanic II after one (1) year of experience and upon recommendation of the appointing authority and possession of the three (3) above listed H Series ASE certifications.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of the following:
WRITTEN EXAMINATION – 100%: The written examination may be conducted online and is designed to assess a candidate’s job related knowledge which may consist of troubleshooting and diagnostic practices and techniques for buses and related transit equipment, skill to properly use hand and power tools and equipment used in transit equipment maintenance and repair, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties and other job-related items.
Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 24th, 2025.